Eutrachelus temmincki


Eutrachelus temmincki is a species of straight-snouted weevils belonging to the family Brentidae.

Etymology

Species name honors Coenraad Jacob Temminck, a Dutch zoologist.

Description

Eutrachelus temmincki is the largest species in the family Brentidae and has one of the longest snouts among beetles. These giant weevils can reach a length of in males, while females are smaller, with a narrower head and snout. Body is elongated, with a long snout and more or less developed jaws. The basic color is black with small orange to red spots on the elytra.

Distribution

This species is present in Indonesia and Malaysia.