For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Leaf-rolling Weevil (Parapoderus nigripennis)
Family Attelabidae
A small weevil about 2-8mm in length.
The female lays eggs in rolled-up leaves which then falls off the tree.
Adults feed on flower buds and leaves.
Info: Field Guide to South African Insects
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Firefly the Travel Guy
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A nice little colourful dude
May 31, 2013 at 6:13 AM
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A nice little colourful dude
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