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Gonipterus tessellatus
Curculionidae. Brown-oranged colored weevil 7-9 mm long with the characteristic curculionidae snout. the body presents small scales, It is found on eucalyptus trees.
Deciduous forest with eucaliptus. River banks. Reserva de la Biosfera del Río Eo
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
You are right Felix, it is an Australian species that has expanded across the world with the
gum trees.