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A Tiki Weevil (Pheonicobiella chameropis) at the edge of a palm frond This is a female. Males look very similar but have much longer antennae. Geotagged,Phoenicobiella chamaeropis,Tiki Weevil,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

A Tiki Weevil (Pheonicobiella chameropis) at the edge of a palm frond

This is a female. Males look very similar but have much longer antennae.

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    Calbost Niel
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    Love this weevil!

    Niel     Posted 4 years ago
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      John Sullivan
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      Me too! Lots of interesting ornamental details. Posted 4 years ago

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The Tiki Weevil

Phoenicobiella chamaeropis, a species of beetle in the family Anthribidae (Fungus Weevils), is found in Florida and Georgia. It is sometimes called the "Tiki Weevil" because it is associated with cabbage palms, which are used to make tiki huts in Florida.

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Similar species: Beetles
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Uploaded Apr 11, 2021. Captured Mar 1, 2021 21:37 in Mahogany Hammock Trail, Homestead, FL 33034, USA.
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  • DC-G9
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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