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Citrus Root Weevil

Diaprepes abbreviatus

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

Mating pair of this type.

Habitat:

Spotted in the Tropical South.

Notes:

Agricultural pest.

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Diaprepes abbreviatus

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Comments (2)
1Sarah2
I will agree that this is a weevil, but make you a counter offer of Diaprepes abbreviatus.

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PublishedJune 22, 2011

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