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Metamasius hemiptrus
Black and orange type of weevil, about 1/2 in. in length. Second image is of its underside.
Spotted on May 2, 2017
Submitted on May 3, 2017
3 Comments
Oh yes, i agree with your ID.
Livan, thanks for your input, much appreciated.
I think it's one of these two from what I can see in your photo. I'm leaning towards the former but not really sure: Rhynchophorus cruentatus - Palmetto Weevil
http://bugguide.net/node/view/409/bgimag...
Or
Rhodobaenus quinquepunctatus - Cocklebur Weevil
http://bugguide.net/node/view/160916/bgi...