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Broad-nosed Weevil

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Another beautiful small weevil, less than half an inch in size. I saw one in Churchill National Park also.

Habitat:

Seen on a tree in a local nature reserve.

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Comments (3)
pamsai
Haha, he's hanging up-side-down on a pretty unappetising twig, Matin... maybe that's why!
MartinL
He looks a little sad. :(
Leuba Ridgway
Nice shot Pam. These are the best -their leg joints look so mechanical. I've seen a few weevils in our backyard - thought of you.

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Picudos. Weevils
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Beetles of Southeastern Australia
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Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
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Mission WILD
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PublishedOctober 19, 2014

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