I found this bizzare weevil under a piece of timber.
I just can't fathom the strange appendages emerging from its rear. They appeared immovable and fused at their posterior ends. I've never seen anything like it. Ideas?
[Edit - this is a weevil of the genus Phalidura (ID courtesy of Mark Thompson). Only males have the strange appendages.
[Edit - this is a weevil of the genus Phalidura (ID courtesy of Mark Thompson). Only males have the strange appendages.
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Just got an ID on this fella thanks to Mark Thomson - it's a weevil of the genus Phalidura. Only males have the strange appendages.
I have a photo of one (without appendages) from, I think, near Newcastle, so they may be reasonably widespread.
"Only males have the strange appendages." LOL-you just said a cotton-pickin mouthfull (american expression for boy ain't that the truth)!
Glad to see your posts back - I've missed reading your adventures!
Hey David,
I had one of those in my 2nd year Ento collection. I guess you didn't see it. Good to have an ID though!
James.
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