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New Zealand Giraffe Weevil (Lasiorhyncus barbicornus)

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Cocklebur Weevil

(Rhodobaenus quinquepunctatus)

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thinking about weevil photonic crystal structures...

Weevils (such as Pachyrhynchus genera) have evolved epidermal cells that can produce colour through opal-like arrangements of packed spheres, forming a three-dimensional photonic crystalline structure.

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30 Days of Weevils day 18

Cocklebur Weevil

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30 Days of Weevils, Day 17:

Polka Dotted Clown Weevil

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Day 11 of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge brings us the lovely Peridinetus cretaceus!

As a part of the Flower Weevil subfamily, this weevil is noted for its very round appearance and long rostrum. The large black-and-white spots on its body create an optical illusion when seen in the wild: the black markings make the weevil's contour difficult to identify, thereby blending it into dark backgrounds as a form of crypsis!

Reference image found here!

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@30daysofweevils If you have not yet seen this video, NOW IS THE TIME!

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Half way through this art challenge and I have not made a single accurate weevil yet. I also only had 6 colors and not one of them was brown (until it arrived in the mail tonight when I was nearly finished), so nothing is the right color.

Fuller's rose weevil (Pantomorus cervinus)

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Oops I picked two weevils that look very similar

Red palm Lily weevil and cocklebur weevil </3

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The radical Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, brings us to Day 10 of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge!

As their common name implies, this species is a notorious pest to species of palm trees and is considered invasive in many areas worldwide (save for their native continent of Asia). Their distinct red coloration and dark spots vary between individuals, hinting at the possibility of various subspecies!

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Compsus auricephalus (golden headed weevil) with some liberties taken, lol.

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The astounding Horn-Headed Weevil, Cerocranus extremus, claims the 7th slot of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge!

The distinct "horn" this weevil's named for is actually a build up of waxy secretions from its thorax! Though this horn can grow to dramatic heights, it doesn't appear to hinder its movement or flight. Having only been sighted in forests of New Caledonia, there's not much known about this particular weevil -- but it leaves quite an impression all the same!

Reference image by Damien Brouste, found here!

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Platyaspistes venustus, also called the Blue and Yellow Broad-Nosed Weevil, kicks off Day 8 of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge!

Like other broad-nosed weevils, this weevil is characterized by a scar on the tip of its rostrum, left over from mandibular processes that fall off in its adult life. Vibrant colors stripe its elytra, making it a beautiful sight in its native South American environment!

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Day 9 of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge features the dazzling Polyteles stevenii! 💚

This genus of weevils is most notable for their shimmering green elytra, with hues ranging from sea foam to jade! They're endemic throughout South America.

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