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Jeweled Weevil

Description:

Small Weevil covered in metallic scales, 5 cm long. Family Curculionidae.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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6 Comments

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 9 years ago

Thank you Cindy :)

So cute! Great series, Lauren!

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 9 years ago

Thanks Juan :)

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 9 years ago

Beautiful weevil!

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 9 years ago

Thank you Bill, I love weevils too and am always thrilled to find one.

beaker98
beaker98 9 years ago

Nice series Lauren! I love weevils and don't think they get enough appreciation:) They just have so much personality.

LaurenZarate
Spotted by
LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Aug 8, 2014
Submitted on Aug 10, 2014

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