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Speargrass weevil

Speargrass weevil

This rare weevil lives on native speargrass, a member of the carrot family. Adults feed on the leaves, while their larvae burrow into and eat the fleshy taproot.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10041056
Photograph by Gregory H. Sherley

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George Gibbs. 'Insects – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/insects-overview/9/2