Metapocyrtus proteus Weevil Beetle PHILIPPINES (#24)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Curculionidae, Named by Heller in 1921

Colour: Overall colour black with grey spots edged in pale peach-pink

Size: Length from end of jaw/horn to end of the abdomen but excluding legs 12-13mm

Comments & Applications:  A beautiful weevil beetle from the Philippines, rare colour form. Perfect subject for artwork, photography, insect jewellery, framing, interior design, film, entertainment or educational purposes

Format: Supplied Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More Information: Wikipedia