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Chile - Curculionidae? Apr 7, 2013 3:55:56 GMT -8

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Post by Fernando on Apr 7, 2013 3:55:56 GMT -8

A friend of mine is worried because these insects are "invading" her apartment. I haven't seen the insect personally, but she sent me a picture. The picture is not good but it looks like a weevil to me, what do you think? Could it be something else?

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She lives in floor 20 of a building, so I guess they came in flying.

Thanks in advance!

Last Edit: Apr 7, 2013 4:01:10 GMT -8 by Fernando

rjb Full Member Posts: 187	Chile - Curculionidae? Apr 7, 2013 5:28:31 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rjb on Apr 7, 2013 5:28:31 GMT -8 Yes, you are correct- certainly a weevil. Probably subfamily Dryophthorinae. A few of these are pests of stored products worldwide. If she has a lot of them, then she might check any stored grain or dried foods. Rick

Fernando Full Member Learning... Posts: 187	Chile - Curculionidae? Apr 7, 2013 7:36:35 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fernando on Apr 7, 2013 7:36:35 GMT -8 Thanks for the help Rick! These are pretty much harmless for the human being anyway, don't them?
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rjb Full Member Posts: 187	Chile - Curculionidae? Apr 7, 2013 18:27:06 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rjb on Apr 7, 2013 18:27:06 GMT -8 Correct! Completely harmless to humans.

Chile - Curculionidae?

Post by Fernando on Apr 7, 2013 3:55:56 GMT -8

Post by rjb on Apr 7, 2013 5:28:31 GMT -8

Post by Fernando on Apr 7, 2013 7:36:35 GMT -8

Post by rjb on Apr 7, 2013 18:27:06 GMT -8