Gonipterus scutellatus

Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil at Symonston, ACT

Gonipterus scutellatus at Symonston, ACT - 4 Nov 2023
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Gonipterus scutellatus 4 Nov 2023 AlisonMilton
Gonipterus scutellatus 4 Nov 2023 RogerF
Unidentified 4 Nov 2023 Mike

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Mike wrote:
   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.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   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.
RogerF wrote:
   4 Nov 2023
Gonipterus larva
AlisonMilton wrote:
   4 Nov 2023
Thanks Roger. About as I suspected.
RogerF wrote:
   4 Nov 2023
Also diagnostic feeding pattern. Cf paropsines.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   5 Nov 2023
I also noticed 'sucking lines' on the leaves rather than chewing.
RogerF wrote:
   5 Nov 2023
Probably scraping rather than sucking
AlisonMilton wrote:
   5 Nov 2023
Thanks Roger

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