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Gum Tree Weevil - Gonipterus scutellatus  Australia,Geotagged,Gonipterus scutellatus,Gum Tree Weevil,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Gum Tree Weevil - Gonipterus scutellatus

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    comments (9)

  1. Amazing shot Niel! Well done! Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thank you Annie Posted 3 years ago
  2. Great shot. Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thank you Mark Posted 3 years ago
  3. That's so cute...it's hugging the stem. Posted 3 years ago
    1. Like a Koala sitting in the fork of a tree Posted 3 years ago
      1. Yes!! Posted 3 years ago
  4. Like a Koala sitting in the fork of a tree Posted 3 years ago
  5. Amazing stuff Niel ;-) Posted 3 years ago

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"Gonipterus scutellatus" is a species of weevil in the Curculionidae family. It is commonly known as the eucalyptus snout beetle, the eucalyptus weevil or the gum tree weevil. It feeds and breeds on "Eucalyptus" trees and is endemic to Australia.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Mar 12, 2022. Captured Mar 12, 2022 12:35 in 160 Mount Hay Rd, Leura NSW 2780, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/22.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO160
  • 105mm