Subject: bug
Location: East Gippsland Australia
October 23, 2014 12:44 am
Gday, sorry to bug you man. Cool bug, spring time, coastal dunes, banksia closest trees.
Signature: Aaron
Wattle Pig Weevil, we believe
Dear Aaron,
This is a Broad Nosed Weevil, and we believe we have identified it as a Wattle Pig Weevil in the genus Leptopius thanks to the Brisbane Insect Website. You can also find images on Project Noah.
Probably Wattle Pig Weevil
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Location: East Gippsland, Australia
This is indeed a Wattle Pig – the greater number of lumps and spines on its back help identify it as Leptopius maleficus. I live in an area where these guys are quite common, so I hope this helps!
Thanks for the confirmation.