Anagotus oconnori
| Astelia weevil | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Anagotus |
| Species: | A. oconnori
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| Binomial name | |
| Anagotus oconnori | |
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Anagotus oconnori or astelia weevil is a large flightless weevil found in New Zealand. It was first collected on Mount Quoin in Wellington from Astelia by Mr A.C. O'Connor after whom this species was named.
Description
This weevil is reddish-brown with shining black areas on the mandibles, elytra, thorax and end of the rostrum. It has paler colouration on the sides and posterior of the elytra.[1]
Distribution
The astelia weevil is found in alpine areas in both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand.[2] These include the Tararua Range on the North Island[3] and Mount Arthur on the South Island.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Broun, Thomas (30 August 1910). "Descriptions of New Genera and Species of Coleoptera". New Zealand Institute. 1: 67. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ Meads, Mike. "Forgotten Fauna". Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ Harris, Anthony. "Childhood study of giant weevils". Press Reader. Otago Daily Tmes. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Toy, Sandy. "Biodiversity treasures of the Flora" (PDF). Friends of Flora. Retrieved 16 June 2019.