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August 2011 Ann Pettigrew

Weevil sp.

Curculio sp.



I found this amazing little weevil one night under the porch light and was amazed to see that its antennae came off its rostrum. It is only about 3/8 " in length. To me it is a somewhat comical little insect with those huge eyes and big "nose!"

Tuscarora
York, PA

Nikon D80 ,Nikon Micro 60 mm VR

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Guest 29-Nov-2011 15:57
Amazing critter and wonderful close up, well done.
Milan Vogrin06-Oct-2011 13:23
Nice macro!
larose forest photos04-Oct-2011 02:52
Fabulous shot of this little one. I think weevils are so comical and it is always a pleasure to see one. Well done, Ann. V
Guest 02-Oct-2011 22:13
Very interesting insect, nice shot! V
Laurie Hawkins 28-Aug-2011 03:54
Looks like a young elephant of the bug world. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal27-Aug-2011 07:28
Perfect image Ann, beautiful details.
Tom Munson24-Aug-2011 14:46
WOW,Ann, what a cool bug. Terrific image!
Art Parnell23-Aug-2011 16:26
Indeed comical, Ann. Nice find and well captured!
hge5422-Aug-2011 03:01
Fantastic, Ann. I don't think I have ever seen one close up.
Hank Vander Velde21-Aug-2011 23:02
Nice sharp macro image Ann.
Torben Jorgensen21-Aug-2011 16:14
Great macro of a funny looking critter. V
Stephanie21-Aug-2011 14:57
Very comical and interesting shot!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet21-Aug-2011 13:40
A wonderful and impressive find
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