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Elephant weevil (Orthorhinus cylindrirostris) A large and lumpy weevil which has had it&#039;s long nose in an ink well. <br /> About 25mm body length.<br /> Clinging on to a small acacia stem in a local nature reserve.<br /> A pest to the wine industry as it feeds on grape vines it obviously got it&#039;s name from the lengthy rostrum.<br /> Also note tubercular pattern on elytra and tufts back of head. <br /> <a href="http://www.padil.gov.au/pests-and-diseases/pest/main/135869/5605" rel="nofollow">http://www.padil.gov.au/pests-and-diseases/pest/main/135869/5605</a> Australia,Elephant Weevil,Geotagged,Orthorhinus cylindrirostris,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Elephant weevil (Orthorhinus cylindrirostris)

A large and lumpy weevil which has had it's long nose in an ink well.
About 25mm body length.
Clinging on to a small acacia stem in a local nature reserve.
A pest to the wine industry as it feeds on grape vines it obviously got it's name from the lengthy rostrum.
Also note tubercular pattern on elytra and tufts back of head.
http://www.padil.gov.au/pests-and-diseases/pest/main/135869/5605

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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 Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 16, 2016. Captured Dec 4, 2014 01:03 in 4A Forest Park Rd, Upwey VIC 3158, Australia.
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  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 9.16mm