Anagotus oconnori

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Astelia weevil
An astelia weevil in Nelson Lakes National Park
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae
Genus: Anagotus
Species:
A. oconnori
Binomial name
Anagotus oconnori
(Broun, 1910)[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Phaedropholus oconnori Broun, 1910

Anagotus oconnori or astelia weevil is a large flightless weevil found in New Zealand. It was first collected on Mount Quoin in Wellington from Astelia by Mr A.C. O'Connor after whom this species was named.

Description[]

This weevil is reddish-brown with shining black areas on the mandibles, elytra, thorax and end of the rostrum. It has paler colouration on the sides and posterior of the elytra.[1]

Distribution[]

The astelia weevil is found in alpine areas in both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand.[2] These include the Tararua Range on the North Island[3] and Mount Arthur on the South Island.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Broun, Thomas (30 August 1910). "Descriptions of New Genera and Species of Coleoptera". New Zealand Institute. 1: 67. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  2. ^ Meads, Mike. "Forgotten Fauna". Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  3. ^ Harris, Anthony. "Childhood study of giant weevils". Press Reader. Otago Daily Tmes. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  4. ^ Toy, Sandy. "Biodiversity treasures of the Flora" (PDF). Friends of Flora. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
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