Pachyrhynchus phaleratus Weevil Beetle PHILIPPINES (#47B)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Curculionidae, Named by Waterhouse in 1841.

Colour: Overall colour black with horizontal and lateral golden-green/yellow lines

Size: Length from end of jaw/horn to end of the abdomen but excluding legs 16-17mm

Comments & Applications:  An incredibly coloured weevil beetle from the Philippines, amazing golden-green patterns. 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