Chrysolopus detritus (Detritus weevil)


Curculionidae: Cyclominae: Aterpini

A relative of the much better known Botany Bay Weevil, Chrysolopus spectabilis, being the only other species in the genus. It is restricted in its distribution and uncommon. Compared to the BB weevil, it is more elongate, has coarser surface sculpture and has fewer blue-green scales.


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Regional distribution

Chrysolopus detritus is listed in the following regions:

829,267 sightings of 23,541 species from 15,228 members
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