Cocklebur Weevil (Rhodobaenus quinquepunctatus)

I spent all summer hoping to see one of these on my cocklebur plants, and I ended up seeing it for the first time on Pluchea camphorata!

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Lovely weevil and I love how you're so crazy about weevils :) Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Ferdy, how can we not be a little crazy for them? They are so friggin' adorable! <3 Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Exactly. I say we photograph them ALL. Posted 4 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

WOw, weevils, my favorite kind, great shot Lisa.
Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Paul! I wasn't exactly pleased with my shots. I had to bend in an awkward position (to ensure the weevil didn't play dead and fall to the ground), and my health problems make that pretty difficult at times. :D Let's just say I was really DIZZY by the time I finished! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Paul Dirksen
    
    Lion
    
    I'm sorry to hear about your heath problems Lisa, I still hope that your awkward position was worth it. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      It most definitely was :) I get outside when I am able! I have been waiting on seeing this species all summer, and I was delighted! Posted 4 years ago

The Cocklebur Weevil

''Rhodobaenus quinquepunctatus'', the cocklebur weevil, is a species of snout or bark beetle in the family Curculionidae. It is found in North America.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling