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13-JUN-2013	Christine Hanrahan

Rose curculio (Merhynchites bicolor)

Found in Rockcliffe Park. There were quite a few of these brilliantly coloured weevils on some roses in the park. The larvae apparently develop in rose hips.

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victorswan		10-Oct-2017 13:55
A lovely close up with very nice details Christine, nice to see a red one great work BV

MarcViskens		28-May-2016 21:28
Excellent shot Christine

Don Mottershead		29-Jul-2013 06:08
Great capture in a nicely composed frame. ~V~

reflectionsofnature		17-Jun-2013 12:58
What an odd placement of antennae on this weevil. He must get a better signal and picture with them placed out front like that than other weevils!

Guest		16-Jun-2013 09:17
Oooh! What a lovely red weevil! Now that you've mentioned the larvae apparently develop in rose hips I wonder if that's what made my last cup of rose hip tea tasted soooo goood! ;)

Karen Stuebing		14-Jun-2013 21:04
Great vivid color on this attractive and unusual looking insect. V.

Carol Rollins		14-Jun-2013 13:46
Outstanding close up with great details.

LynnH		14-Jun-2013 00:35
Nice closeup. I like their colors and shape. V

Terry Sprague		13-Jun-2013 22:40
Wow, looks like it could do major damage! V

Jim Coffman		13-Jun-2013 22:13
A very colorful closeup,Christine!

Kim		13-Jun-2013 22:04
Fine macro with great colors! V

Fabienne		13-Jun-2013 22:01
WOW, superbe macro.

John Reynolds LRPS		13-Jun-2013 21:56
A great capture, lots of detail. V.

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