Araiobelus Weevil

Description:

This weevil was about 10 mm long with a thin body and long legs whcih were sparsely covered with short white setae. The elytra were a dark pinkish brown with pale specks near the apices and just anterior to these there were two more markings. The rostrum/snout was staright as were the antennae. Underside was a creamy white.

Habitat:

Spotted amongst tea-tree in a nature reserve.
Occurrence record: http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:b...

Notes:

Very active little weevil - he managed to glare at me, wishing me away ( pic 3) !
Superfamily: Curculionoidea
Family: Belidae