A Surprising (Beetle) by CavalierLady

Photography • Insects • posted on May 26, 2015

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I searched BugGuide for two hours looking for pale green beetles with massive mandibles. Turns out this is a weevil - A Golden-Headed Weevil !! Technically it is in the beetle family (a subspecies), which I didn't know till today. Bug Guide: http://bugguide.net/node/view/207373/bgimage Texas AgriLife: http://pecan.ipmpipe.org/library/content/ree_2012_3.pdf The second link explains that the Golden-Headed Weevil is often found near Pecan trees, and there's one in my back yard, so that makes sense. He is 1/2 inch long, a bit smaller than a dime. Taken early this morning. This really looks better in zoom to check out those huge mandibles. Thanks very much for your views and comments!

Comments (15)

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Richardphotos

7:45PM | Tue, 26 May 2015

I have never seen one this color. many surprises are coming your way out by Wichita Falls. such clarity and focus

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danapommet

10:03PM | Tue, 26 May 2015

A fantastic macro and zoom Maria. Not your best looking bugger! :o)

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giulband

12:37AM | Wed, 27 May 2015

Very very very beautiful macro !!!!

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durleybeachbum

12:41AM | Wed, 27 May 2015

It looks as if it is wearing an Arran sweater. Very exciting to find a new creature in your garden!

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bodo_56

12:56AM | Wed, 27 May 2015

A creepy looking bug, those mandibles are menacing! Wonderful macro shot!

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netot

1:13AM | Wed, 27 May 2015

This is a fantasic macro! and I have never seen one of these bugs before. excellent capture and very scary fellow.

netot

1:15AM | Wed, 27 May 2015

I love the eyes, they look so detailed and shining

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Juliette.Gribnau

2:01AM | Wed, 27 May 2015

fascinating cheeks; not a species known in my country

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kenmo

5:43AM | Wed, 27 May 2015

Your macro photography is some of the best...and a very enjoyable view pleasure....

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sossy

8:07AM | Wed, 27 May 2015

stunning and impressive bug! what a cool and interesting find with many odd details! ;o)

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MrsRatbag

9:02AM | Wed, 27 May 2015

How strange and wonderful; Andrea is right, it does appear to be wearing a sweater, as well as a walrus moustache. And those mandibles are fearsome! Great capture!

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