Meriphus sp. (genus)

Flower Weevil at Tura Beach, NSW

Meriphus sp. (genus) at Tura Beach, NSW - 24 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Unidentified 26 Nov 2018 StarHair

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'Merimbula Star-hair Pollinator Survey': image provided by Roger Farrow

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KerriLee wrote:
   29 Nov 2018
Identification as Meriphus ? humeralis (Curculioidae: Curculioini), suggested by Kim Pullen.
Also noted that this species is often seen feeding on flowers, and so could be a pollinator (unlike many other weevils)

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