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 said...

A nice little colourful dude

May 31, 2013 at 6:13 AM

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