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Jeweled Weevil

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Small Weevil covered in metallic scales, 5 cm long. Family Curculionidae.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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Comments (6)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Bill, I love weevils too and am always thrilled to find one.
beaker98
Nice series Lauren! I love weevils and don't think they get enough appreciation:) They just have so much personality.

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Picudos. Weevils
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Beetles!
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Insects from Mexico!
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PublishedAugust 10, 2014

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