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Weevil

Dryophthoridae sp.

Photo by AlbertKang
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Field Notes

Description:

Small sized Bug, around 1 cm in size

Habitat:

High altitude tropical forest

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
bayucca
Maybe Dryophthoridae?? http://www.meloidae.com/en/pictures/35285/?s=1 http://www.meloidae.com/en/pictures/35258/?s=1
AlbertKang
Thanks, @Mark, @Leuba and @bayucca. And yes, seems similar to the one from Malaysia. Didn't get to take more pictures from different angles unfortunately.
Leuba Ridgway
Very handsome weevil. Does look like the malaysian one, doesn't it - Megaproctus. Would be good to see the rear end..
Mark Ridgway
Nice weevil Albert. A little like this Malaysian one http://www.richard-seaman.com/Travel/Malaysia/Wildlife/index.html#Weevil

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Philippine Wildlife
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Mission WILD
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Macro Insect South East ASIA
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedAugust 22, 2014

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