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Rhynchophorus ferrugineus

Javier Ruperez

Spain

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The red weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is a species of beetle in the weevil family, native to tropical Asia.

Honorable Mention

This is a closeup view of the famous red palm weevil a terrible invasive pest for palm trees around the world, although the larvae of these insects are appreciated gastronomically becoming the most consumed beetle in sub-Saharan Africa, where the larvae are collected by hearing the burrows being dug