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Trachelophorus giraffa
It derives its name from an extended neck much like that of the common giraffe. The giraffe weevil is sexually dimorphic, with the neck of the male typically being 2 to 3 times the length of that of the female. Most of the body is black with distinctive red elytra covering the flying wings. The total body length of the males is just under an inch (2.5 cm)
rainforest, endemic to Madagascar
I saw this on a leaf my first day in the rainforest in Madagascar.
Spotted on Nov 11, 2005
Submitted on Apr 11, 2011
68 Comments (1–25)
Thanks Subin.
Awesome!!
Thanks Jayson!
Yes! This is an amazing creature! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks eftco and Scott.
go weevils
Amazing!
Thanks a lot moxyrobot!
Awesome! This is one of my favorite insects, and it's so cool that got a picture of one!
Thanks Carol and Yuriana!
great bug, super great pic!!
Oh my gosh! Amazing!
Thanks Jonathan and Francois. That's too bad you didn't see any Francois. I was blown away to see this my first time in the forest.
Amazing! Spent 4 days at Andasibe, but I didn't see any weavels. Maybe it wasn't the right time of year.
Mayra, this picture inspired me to join PN. It is a super spotting.
Wow, wow, wow!!! Incredible!
Thanks oxyjack!
Excelllent photo. Well done!
Thanks Rachael and I agree!
Amazing photo, what a bizarre bug!
Thanks Kristal and Ursula!
cool bug! :)
Very cool.
Thanks Karen.
Amazing!