Strigapoderus javanicus
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Classification: | Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Coleoptera | Family: Attelabidae | Genus: Strigapoderus |

The Weevil was at work cutting up a young leaf on a Mango Tree (Mangifera indica) to build its nest when I spotted it. It was formerly known as Apoderus javanicus.

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As I did not stay and watch it complete building its nest, I went back 2 weeks later to inspect its work. There were at least 6 nests.

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