Location: north side of Saint Thomas, U.S. To read more information about this weevil, click here (University of Florida). □ This weevil has become a major pest on Florida citrus since it was introduced to that state in 1964. □ This is a typical appearance of the citrus root weevil: a central dark stripe flanked on each side by a smaller and then a larger stripe. Location: Parrish (south of Tampa), Florida, USA.ĭarryl says, “I’ve not seen one of these before and had to snap it and research.”Ĭitrus root weevil, known locally in the Caribbean as a Chichí, Diaprepes abbreviatus, subfamily Entiminae, family Curculionidae. □ Adult citrus root weevils can be between 10–20 mm (3/8 to 3/4 inches) long, and the color can vary from cream to yellow to dark orange. Jennifer says one landed on her leg, and when she went to touch it, “it suddenly flipped over onto its back and played dead! Very cute!”Ĭitrus root weevil, also known as a chichí, Diaprepes abbreviatus, subfamily Entiminae, family Curculionidae. The female (shown) has shorter antennae than the male. □ This species of fungus weevil may be either dark brown or light brown, but all have a white patch on the snout and at the rear, and two white spots in the middle. □ Want a list of all the beetle/Coleoptera families in one handy place? We made one for you! To see it, click here.įungus weevil, females, Platystomos albinus, subfamily Attelabinae, family Anthribidae. This protects the eggs as well as the larvae that later hatch from the eggs. ![]() □ The female of this leaf-rolling weevil and other species in this family lay their eggs on a leaf, and roll up the leaf (like rolling up a rug) with the eggs inside. Leaf-rolling weevil, Homoeolabus analis, subfamily Attelabinae, family Attelabidae. Location: Ivybridge, South Hams, South Devon, England, UK. Photographed and identified by: Bryan Wenham-Baker. □ The hazel leaf-roller is so named because the young live inside rolled-up leaves of hazel trees and shrubs. ![]() Hazel leaf-roller, Apoderus coryli, subfamily Attelabinae, family Attelabidae. It’s always possible that we made a mistake, however, so if you see a misidentification, please contact us and we will correct it. *** Note: does its best to include correct identifications of insect photos.
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