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Cylindrocerus sp.
"Among weevils of the subfamily Baridinae (548 extant genera and ca. 9,000 species), unique prosternal horns and associated sheaths have evolved independently multiple times. These structures are utilized in a unique form of male-male aggression in which males push, rather than overturn as in most other horned beetles, their competitor." (Excerpt from "Antiquity and Evolution of Prosternal Horns in Baridine Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)" by Steven R. Davis and Michael S. Engel. This individual was no more than 5mm long. The photos aren't so good because I got a Grand Slam: low light, wind and an extremely active beetle.
Spotted on Nov 5, 2014
Submitted on Nov 7, 2014
6 Comments
Wow ! Interesting appendages. Greta spotting again Sergio. Thanks.
This is a beautiful weevil! One of my favorites for sure!
Wow Segio! With tusks and all, an elephant weevil. Never imagined!
I agree Juan. Made the change.
ok, first time I see one of these kind of three horned weevils. I specially like the second picture
That's what I call 'in your face'.
Amazing