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Cliffhanger A male Giraffe beetle in Ranomafana, Madagascar peeks over the edge of a leaf, at times like these clumsy long necks do come in handy. Giraffe Beetle,Madagascar,Ranomafana National Park,Trachelophorus giraffa Click/tap to enlarge

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A male Giraffe beetle in Ranomafana, Madagascar peeks over the edge of a leaf, at times like these clumsy long necks do come in handy.

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The Giraffe weevil

The giraffe weevil is a weevil endemic to Madagascar. It derives its name from an extended neck much like that of the common giraffe. The giraffe weevil is sexually dimorphic, with the neck of the male typically being 2 to 3 times the length of that of the female. Most of the body is black with distinctive red elytra covering the flying wings. The total body length of the males is just under an inch , among the longest for any attelabid species. The extended neck is an adaptation that assists in.. more

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 18, 2013. Captured Sep 8, 2012 12:50.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/9.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm