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Parapoderus nigripennis Leaf-rolling Weevil Attelabidae Biodiversity Research and Education
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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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