Wood Weevil.

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WildFlower

Lion

Are you sure about this ID? I don't see the bumps on the head that these guys have.
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_weevils/Molytinae.htm
http://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/Elephant-Weevil/Orthorhinus/cylindrirostris.html
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:d494d0de-d436-4889-ba2d-e1cfe0a6adf2#tab_gallery Posted 11 years ago
1. Stratus
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  I will review it today.... Posted 11 years ago
2. Mark Ridgway
  
  Lion
  
  I agree WildFlower. I think this one is something else.
  The tubercules and tufts are missing, the rostrum is too short, the antennae seem too close to the tip of the rostrum...
  Unfortunately there are huge numbers of species.
  Good accurate visuals here http://www.padil.gov.au/pests-and-diseases/pest/main/135869/5605 Posted 9 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Whatever it is, wow! Posted 11 years ago

Flavio

Lion

Great one, thanks for sharing! Posted 3 years ago

The Elephant Weevil

"Orthorhinus cylindrirostris", commonly known as the Elephant Weevil, is a species of Curculionidae. In Australia they are considered a major pest to wine companies.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Stratus

By Stratus

Uploaded Jun 3, 2014. Captured Apr 1, 2013 09:42 in Freshwater Road, Oxley NSW 2711, Australia.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.