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Cholus cinctus

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Field Notes

Description:

Weevil - beetle of the family Curculionidae.

Habitat:

Garden at Arenal Observatory Lodge.

Reference Links:

Biologia Centrali-Americana

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
bayucca
When I had to ID this one, I would also say it is Cholus cinctus. http://www.covillephotos.net/galleries/DisplayImagev4.php?type=Coleoptera&key=Cholus_Cinctus&lvl=G&image=Cholus_ins0299ss.jpg And now the hammer shot!!! http://thesmallermajority.com/2012/12/11/weevils/cholus/
pamsai
Yes, I like the 2nd photo also. i am fascinated by these insects. Saw so many different types in Costa Rica. This is a great photo, so sharp...
Maria dB
Especially like the second photo

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PublishedOctober 28, 2013

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