Exapion fuscirostre in seed pod

On the same plant, different pod:

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Christine Young

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Awesome! Posted 7 years ago
1. Pudding4brains
  
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  Once you open the pod, you need to be quick :o) Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    I would imagine! The one near the top of the picture looks fast! Posted 7 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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So little! Posted 7 years ago
1. Pudding4brains
  
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  Not much of a photo these two, but I added them just for that reason - to see what it looks like in situ ... tiny indeed ;o) Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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This puts it all in perspective, cool! Posted 7 years ago
1. Pudding4brains
  
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  Glad you approve of my choice to add those :o) Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    I totally do! I notice myself that I focus too much on the closeup, whilst taking a step back can give a very meaningful perspective. Luckily we don't really have to choose, and just do both :) Posted 7 years ago

The Scotch broom seed weevil

''Exapion fuscirostre'' is a species of straight-snouted weevil known by the general common name Scotch broom seed weevil. It is used as an agent of biological pest control against the noxious weed known as Scotch broom .

The adult weevil is dark gray with a dark band across its elytra and is a laterally compressed shape with a long snout and light brown legs. It is 2–3 millimetres long. The adult feeds on new growth at the tips of stems, but the larva does much more damage to the plant... more

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Pudding4brains