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πŸͺ² Beetles

Banded Fruit Weevil

Phlyctinus callosus

About

A small greyish-brown weevil with pale transverse bands on the elytra. It is a significant pest of fruit crops and grapevines in the Cape.

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Did You Know?

Adults are nocturnal feeders that hide in soil cracks during the day, making them difficult to control.