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Vine Weevil
Orthorhinus klugi
-37.8969, 145.314
Field Notes
Description:
A small weevil about 7 mm long with body covered with setae of varying colours of brown. Elytra had tufts of setae giving the weevil a knobbly appearance. Two lateral pale patches seen on the elytra and pale patch near the elytral apices. The rostrum was straight, antennae were bent and clubbed. <br>
There were several on this tree and some slightly smaller ( probably female) as seen in pic 5- stuck close to the leaf axil.
Habitat:
Spotted on a eucalyptus tree - grey box in a suburban garden.
Notes:
These weevils are said to feed on many native trees including eucalypts.
The weevils were very active making it difficult to get good shots of them. <br>
https://sites.google.com/site/insectsoftascuculionoidea/suborder-polyph…
Reference Links:
vine weevil
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PublishedOctober 20, 2014
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