Figwort Weevil

[Paul Iddon]

Never ever seen one of these weevils until today - this is the figwort weevil "Cionus scrophulariae" - a true weevil of the Curculionidae family. The breeze had got up and though I managed 4 shots, this is the only one with lots in focus as the wind moved the laurel leaf.

Paul.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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…horribly beautiful, Paul!
Strange company you keep!

 

[Neil Burnell]

Excellent shot Paul, love these weevils.

 

[JohnN]

I do like weevils - there something eccentric about them, really nice shot, good angle and the DoF works really well.

 

[Paul Iddon]

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…horribly beautiful, Paul!
Strange company you keep!

Excellent shot Paul, love these weevils.

I do like weevils - there something eccentric about them, really nice shot, good angle and the DoF works really well.

Thank you gents - being a first time find for me, I quite pleased with the photo.

Paul.

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Great shot Paul, with usual high standard.

George.

 

[andythilo]

Cool shot! Looks like a furry beetle mated with an elephant

 

[Paul Iddon]

Great shot Paul, with usual high standard.

George.

Thanks George

Cool shot! Looks like a furry beetle mated with an elephant

Cheers Andy - reminds me of Gonzo

Paul.

 

[Graham]

Cool shot and a nice looking Weevil

 

[Paul Iddon]

Cool shot and a nice looking Weevil

Thanks Graham - much smaller and prettier than the common vine weevil...

Paul.

 

[ChrisA]

Excellent shot Paul of the tiny weevil

 

[Tintin124]

Love the pose.... looks like it was waiting for its dinner

 

[Paul Iddon]

Excellent shot Paul of the tiny weevil

Love the pose.... looks like it was waiting for its dinner

Thank you Gents

Paul