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Agave Weevil

Scyphophorus acupunctatus

Description:

Large weevil(?), about 25mm in length. Dark brown/black colour. Long, straight snout.

Notes:

Although native to the American Southwest, it has been introduced into the plant trade and shipped to such locations as Hawaii, Australia, East Africa and throughout Texas.

1 Species ID Suggestions

surekha
surekha 10 years ago
Agave Weevil
Scyphophorus acupunctatus Agave Weevil


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2 Comments

RachaelB
RachaelB 10 years ago

Thanks for the ID surekha! There doesn't seem to be much info on this species in Australia but it's definitely here.

40n73w
40n73w 10 years ago

Cool

RachaelB
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RachaelB

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Jul 29, 2013
Submitted on Aug 27, 2013

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