A Surprising (Beetle) by CavalierLady
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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)
I have never seen one this color. many surprises are coming your way out by Wichita Falls. such clarity and focus
A fantastic macro and zoom Maria. Not your best looking bugger! :o)
Very very very beautiful macro !!!!
It looks as if it is wearing an Arran sweater. Very exciting to find a new creature in your garden!
A creepy looking bug, those mandibles are menacing! Wonderful macro shot!
This is a fantasic macro! and I have never seen one of these bugs before. excellent capture and very scary fellow.
I love the eyes, they look so detailed and shining
fascinating cheeks; not a species known in my country
Your macro photography is some of the best...and a very enjoyable view pleasure....
stunning and impressive bug! what a cool and interesting find with many odd details! ;o)
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!
Amazing find and capture Maria. God bless.
wow, he's cool and very creepy, too. an excellent shot!
A really interesting beetle with stunning mouthparts. Its color is the same as the color of the leaf. Excellent macro, the details are fascinating.
Terrific capture of it, and thanks for the info!
This also is a great capture, and so impressing to watch, Maria.