Rhinotia hemisticta is a species of weevil in the family Belidae, commonly referred to as the long-nosed weevil, or long nosed weevil.[1] It is found in Australia,[1] is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, and is found in wooded areas.
It was first described by Ernst Friedrich Germar in 1848 as Belus hemistictus.[2][3]
A long-nosed weevil feeding on acacia leaves in south east New South Wales
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High magnification image of a long nosed weevil showing head detail
Taking flight
Rhinotia hemisticta is a species of weevil in the family Belidae, commonly referred to as the long-nosed weevil, or long nosed weevil. It is found in Australia, is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, and is found in wooded areas.
It was first described by Ernst Friedrich Germar in 1848 as Belus hemistictus.
A long-nosed weevil feeding on acacia leaves in south east New South Wales
High magnification image of a long nosed weevil showing head detail
Taking flight
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