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Rhinotia haemoptera
This red weevil is an accurate mimic of the long nosed lycid beetle. This gives it a useful protection from hungry birds who presume it is a yucky lycid.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/166... Here are some other mimics. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/184... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/895... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/791... http://franmart.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/...
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incredible!
Thanks Mark
There are certainly a lot in this mimicry ring.
Several Buprestidae (Castiarina) are included.
I have added a better photo of one with both antennae intact.
Fabulous weevil ! Those lycids must sure pack a punch for so many others to mimic.