Gonipterus scutellatus
Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil at Symonston, ACT
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| Gonipterus scutellatus | AlisonMilton | 4 Nov 2023 | |
| Gonipterus scutellatus | RogerF | 4 Nov 2023 | |
| Unverified | Mike | 4 Nov 2023 |
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8 comments
4 Nov 2023
@AlisonMilton , @Hejor1 , I almost didn't bother reporting this, but it looks similar to Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) which is not yet identified.
4 Nov 2023
@Mike Hi Mike, As I commented on Heather's sighting (Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil)), I have suspected that these are weevil larvae. I did Google weevil larvae search recently and read that they pupate underground, though a Google search tonight suggests that they are the larve of Gonipterus scutellatus (weevil). Have collected some to raise to adult.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.135413-35.349674
- Altitude 670.0m
- Maps Mount Mugga Mugga
- Places Symonston, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 4 Nov 2023 10:18 AM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- No Insect on a flower
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- Mike Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Gonipterus scutellatus Weevils (Curculionoidea) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Gonipterus scutellatus Scientific name
- Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1100m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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