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The giraffe weevil, Trachelophorus giraffe, is in the order Coleoptera, family Curculionidae. Its name is derived from an extended neck that looks much like that of the common giraffe. The giraffe weevil can grow up to 80mm (3 inches) and is among the longest of the weevils.
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entweb.clemson.edu/museum/beetles/exotic/btle24.htm
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This photo from the TrekNature travel gallery is titled 'Giraffe Weevil Photo'. ... Good macro shot of this Giraffe Weevil, which I have never heard of Steve. Interesting notes too. You should have had good camping weather - just as well you're not out tenting now - the tent would blow away. Kia ora.
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www.treknature.com/gallery/Oceania/New_Zealand/photo766...
www.treknature.com/gallery/Oceania/New_Zealand/photo7662.htm
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They feed of a small bush called the Giraffe Beetle bush.Giraffes also eat tall trees because they can reach
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_do_Giraffe_Weevil_eat
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Looks a lot like the giraffe-necked weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa), except the coloring and the fact that the neck on yours appears to be a little shorter than on this T. giraffa. And T. giraffa is found in Madagascar.
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www.flickr.com/photos/orionmystery/2318877788/
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www.bugsincyberspace.com/catalog/36/bt011.htm
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English name: giraffe weevil ... Scientific name: Lasiorhynchus barbicornis (Fabricius) order = Coleoptera; family = Brentidae ... length is mostly taken up by the snout, underneath which is a long comb of stiff bristles;
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www.landcareresearch.co.nz/education/insects_spiders/pa...
www.landcareresearch.co.nz/education/insects_spiders/pare/giraffe_weevil.asp
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Giraffe-necked weevil Trachelophorus giraffa FAMILY Attelabidae TAXONOMY Aploderus ( Trachelophorus ) giraffa Jekel, 1860, ' Madagascar .' OTHER ... Animal Encyclopedia: Giraffe-necked weevil...
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www.answers.com/topic/trachelophorus-giraffa
www.answers.com/topic/trachelophorus-giraffa
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Educational resources on Giraffe-necked Weevil ... Giraffe-necked Weevil ; Contact me to correct errors, submit additional links, or make comments on the Giraffe-necked Weevil page. Explore other topics: Rainforests | Madagascar | Deforestation in Brazil | Tropical freshwater fish | Largest cities in the world;
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animals.mongabay.com/madagascar/Giraffe-necked_Weevil.h...
animals.mongabay.com/madagascar/Giraffe-necked_Weevil.html
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3-14-2007 9:17 PM ... it's so funny looking ... It lives on the island of Madagascar, located near the eastern coast of Africa.
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