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Mullein Weevil - Rhinusa tetra I saw a bunch of these weevils on mullein. One in particular appeared to be dancing. So, I took a video. It wasn&#039;t until afterwards that I realized it was mating with a smaller weevil underneath it, which explains the &quot;dancing&quot;, hehe.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On mullein in a garden<br /> <br /> <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="252" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/842266692?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" frameborder="0"></iframe></section><br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/151003/mullein_weevil_-_rhinusa_tetra.html" title="Mullein Weevil - Rhinusa tetra"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/151003_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=zt%2BTDW1lbT3yFhGJ1uaklTg3CDA%3D" width="130" height="152" alt="Mullein Weevil - Rhinusa tetra **In this photo you can see the smaller female weevil underneath**<br /> <br /> I saw a bunch of these weevils on mullein. One in particular appeared to be dancing. So, I took a video. It wasn&#039;t until afterwards that I realized it was mating with a smaller weevil underneath it, which explains the &quot;dancing&quot;, hehe.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On mullein in a garden<br /> <br /> https://vimeo.com/842266692<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/151002/mullein_weevil_-_rhinusa_tetra.html Geotagged,Rhinusa tetra,Summer,United States" /></a></figure> Curculionidae,Geotagged,Rhinusa,Rhinusa tetra,Summer,United States,beetle,coleoptera,mullein weevil,weevil Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Mullein Weevil - Rhinusa tetra

I saw a bunch of these weevils on mullein. One in particular appeared to be dancing. So, I took a video. It wasn't until afterwards that I realized it was mating with a smaller weevil underneath it, which explains the "dancing", hehe.

Habitat: On mullein in a garden



Mullein Weevil - Rhinusa tetra **In this photo you can see the smaller female weevil underneath**<br /> <br /> I saw a bunch of these weevils on mullein. One in particular appeared to be dancing. So, I took a video. It wasn't until afterwards that I realized it was mating with a smaller weevil underneath it, which explains the "dancing", hehe.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On mullein in a garden<br /> <br /> https://vimeo.com/842266692<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/151002/mullein_weevil_-_rhinusa_tetra.html Geotagged,Rhinusa tetra,Summer,United States

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Educational post, if not inspirational. Posted 2 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Instructional as well. Posted 2 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        Sadly it's still a Tuesday :) Posted 2 years ago
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          Christine Young
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          But, tomorrow is Wednesday. Posted 2 years ago
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            I should go to bed to conserve energy. Posted 2 years ago
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              Christine Young
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              Better warn Henriette. Posted 2 years ago

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The Mullein Weevil

"Rhinusa tetra", known generally as the European curculionid weevil or mullein weevil, is a species of true weevil in the family of beetles known as Curculionidae.

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 4, 2023. Captured Jul 4, 2023 10:12 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
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