Eutrachelus temmincki is a species of straight-snouted weevils belonging to the family Brentidae.

Eutrachelus temmincki
Museum specimen of Eutrachelus temmincki
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Brentidae
Genus: Eutrachelus
Species:
E. temmincki
Binomial name
Eutrachelus temmincki
(Latreille, 1825)

Etymology

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Species name honors Coenraad Jacob Temminck (31 March 1778 – 30 January 1858), a Dutch zoologist.

Description

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Eutrachelus temmincki is the largest species in the family Brentidae and has one of the longest snouts among beetles. These giant weevils can reach a length of 55–75 millimetres (2.2–3.0 in) in males (including snout), while females are smaller (about 65 mm.), with a narrower head and snout. Body is elongated, with a long snout and more or less developed jaws. The basic color is black with small orange to red spots on the elytra.

Distribution

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This species is present in Indonesia and Malaysia (Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Thailand).

References

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  • Wtaxa
  • Zin.ru
  • Biolib
  • Sforzi A, Bartolozzi L. Brentidae of the World (Coleoptera, Curculionoidea). Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali, 2004 s. 214-215