Rhinotia hemisticta
| Long-nosed weevil | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Belidae |
| Subfamily: | Belinae |
| Genus: | Rhinotia |
| Species: | R. hemisticta |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhinotia hemisticta (Germar, 1848) | |
Rhinotia hemisticta is a species of weevil in the family Belidae, commonly referred to as the long-nosed weevil, or long nosed weevil. It is found in Australia, is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, and is found in wooded areas.
It was first described by Ernst Friedrich Germar in 1848 as Belus hemistictus.
- A long-nosed weevil feeding on acacia leaves in south east New South Wales
- High magnification image of a long nosed weevil showing head detail
- Taking flight
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