Vine Weevil

Orthorhinus klugii Boheman, 1835

Body covered with dense setae, it is brown to light brown with distinct light brown/orange patch along posterior margin of pronotum and 2 distinct tubercles mesially on anterior margin of pronotum.

How to identify Orthorhinus klugii?

What habitats does Orthorhinus klugii live in?

The larvae of this insect bore in Acacia twigs but also attack grapevines

What is the distribution of Orthorhinus klugii?

South eastern Australia including around Tasmania

How big does Orthorhinus klugii grow?

Can grow to around 10mm

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