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Large weevil with circular markings - Ophryastes nivosus
Copyright © 2009 Robyn Waayers

Large weevil with circular markings - Ophryastes nivosus
Portal, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
August 12, 2008
Size: 19 mm
I found a couple of these weevils on low vegetation in a mesquite desert-type habitat. The circles on the body are interesting and hopefully diagnostic.
Contributed by Robyn Waayers on 16 May, 2009 - 10:57am
Last updated 8 August, 2013 - 10:55pm

Ophryastes nivosus (Fall)
Charles O'Brien det.

Moved from Ophryastes.
… v belov, 18 May, 2009 - 6:51pm

Ophryastes
Moved from Snout and Bark Beetles.
… v belov, 16 May, 2009 - 11:50am

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