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A leaf weevil apparently - and I found dozens on a blackberry bush - they were even brighter blue and more noticeable than my photo suggests!
· Date: Tue June 10, 2008 · Views: 1110
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Keywords: Phyllobius pomaceus
Camera Information: Canon 20D and Sigma 105 macro hand held with cameras own fill-in flash to try to stop insect movement
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Tue June 10, 2008 11:39am

And I forgot to mention - the thing I found interesting is the forward facing 'tooth' on the front femurs - the books don't say whether its for use in mating or fighting!



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