Broad-Back Weevil

Leptopius duponti

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Common in Australia These slow moving medium-size, soil inhabiting weevil or snout beetle are plant eaters common in the foliage of acacia trees that provides food and a location for females to lay eggs.

Size

A body length of around 20 mm

Habitat

Common in the foliage of acacia trees

Distribution

Can be found across Australia

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Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Broad-Back Weevil
Scientific name: Leptopius duponti Boisduval, 1835
Family: Curculionidae
Category: Bug Life › Beetles
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

wattle pigs

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