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Root Weevil

Diaprepes abbreviatus

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

5/8 inch long

Habitat:

spotted among mulch and leaf litter on semi-improved property being carried by ants

Species ID Suggestions

Diaprepes Root Weevil

Diaprepes abbreviatus

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Comments (2)
auntnance123
Right again, Tamar; thank you. And it makes perfect sense because thare are very many wild sour orange trees on the property.
ForestDragon
Very pretty Weevil. Apparently they are major citrus crop pests.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2012

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