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Diamond Weevil

Scientific Name: Chrysolopus spectabilis

 

Other Common Names: Botany Bay Weevil, Wattle Weevil, Botany Bay Diamond Weevil, Diamond Beetle, Australian WeevilTheir long snout allows them to chew holes in plants to make egg chambers, and assists with food gathering .

 

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Uploaded on December 16, 2010
Taken on December 15, 2010