This is a specimens weevils. A very interesting group of weevils from Asia. Any one can give information ID for Eupholus sp below?
The Orange weevils - Eupholus.sp on Musa sp. leaves from rejang land sumatra.
Eupholus is a genus of beetle in the family Curculionidae. The species include some of the most colourful of the weevils. The colour may be a warning to predators that they are distasteful. Most species feed upon yam leaves, some of which are toxic to other animals.
Eupholus is a genus of beetle in the family Curculionidae. The species include some of the most colourful of the weevils. The colour may be a warning to predators that they are distasteful. Most species feed upon yam leaves, some of which are toxic to other animals.
Scientific classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Huechys |
| Species: | Eupholus.sp |
References :
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupholus
- http://curupkami.blogspot. com/2009/05/orange-weevils-eupholussp-from-rejang.html
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