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Obese lily weevil

Brachycerus obesus

Description:

Black beatle with red elytra

Habitat:

This specimen was found in a open sandy area close to a rock face.

Notes:

The plant it is feeding on is a candalabra found in the western Cape

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1 Comment

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 4 years ago

Great spotting, Zaldrich. He looks massive! Good photos too.

Zaldrich
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Zaldrich

Knysna Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on May 18, 2019
Submitted on May 18, 2019

Spotted for Mission

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