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Beetles and Weevils: Coleoptera - Giraffe-necked Weevil (trachelophorus Giraffa): Species Accounts

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Physical characteristics: This species is black with red elytra. Only the male has a long "neck" and measures up to 0.98 inches (25 millimeters) in length.


Geographic range: Giraffe-necked weevils live in Madagascar.


Habitat: They live in forests.


Diet: The adults feed on the leaves of a small tree, called the giraffe beetle tree.


Behavior and reproduction: Adults rest on leaves in open areas and along roadsides. Females lay their eggs on leaves. The leaves are then rolled up into a protective tube that serves as a food source for the larvae.

Only the male giraffe-necked weevil has a long "neck." (Illustration by Joseph E. Trumpey. Reproduced by permission.)

Giraffe-necked weevils and people: This species does not impact people or their activities.


Conservation status: This species is not listed as endangered or threatened. ∎

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10 months ago

Are their eating habits just eating leaves? Or is there more?

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over 2 years ago

Actually 0.98 inches is almost equal to 25 millimeters or 2.5 cm. If you want to get it to a better accuracy then yes, 2.48cm is more accurate. But to the naked eye, it ain't all that different!

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about 3 years ago

sorry but
0.98 inches is NOT 25 millimeters
BUT 2,48 centimeters!!!

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over 3 years ago

are they poisonous

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almost 4 years ago

what kind of animals eat them and what is their lifespan?? i cant find it anywhere

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over 4 years ago

i think this is cool and arn't they weird creatures.they are cute though!