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Lycid mimicking weevil

Rhinotia haemoptera

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This red weevil is an accurate mimic of the long nosed lycid beetle. This gives it a useful protection from hungry birds who presume it is a yucky lycid.

Notes:

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/16621060
Here are some other mimics.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/18415026
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8954231
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7911669

http://franmart.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/environment-tours-do-south-tall…

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Rhinotia haemoptera

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
MartinL
Thanks Mark There are certainly a lot in this mimicry ring. Several Buprestidae (Castiarina) are included. I have added a better photo of one with both antennae intact.
Mark Ridgway
Fabulous weevil ! Those lycids must sure pack a punch for so many others to mimic.

Spotted for Missions

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Picudos. Weevils
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Beetles of Southeastern Australia
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Beetles!

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PublishedOctober 6, 2014

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