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Ironweed Curculio

Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus

Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Description:

An orange weevil with multiple black spots on its thorax and abdomen.

Habitat:

Riparian forest

Notes:

Often found on ironweed (Vernonia sp.). Spotted at Barbara A. Beiser Field Station.

Reference Links:

Species Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus - Ironweed Curculio - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedFebruary 27, 2012

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