Gonipterus scutellatus-complex

Eucalypt Weevil, Gonipterus scutellatus-complex
This complex comprises at least eight cryptic species, of which only four are currently named. Five occur in Tasmania – G. scutellatus, G. platensis, G. notographus, G. pulverulentus, and an undescribed species. G. scutelellatus is endemic to Tasmania but not common.

Most photos taken at Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
All year round.  Last image by John Douglas, used with permission.

#3. Early August 2017
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
   

#4. Mid November 2017
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
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Late September 2022
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
 

#5. Early November 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
Covered in parasitic mites.
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#6.  Late July 2014
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
On Banksia marginata

#9. Mid October 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna

#10. Late February 2019
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna

#11. Egg laying
These weevils coat their eggs in frass as they lay them.
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Egg laying
Late September 2022
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
     

#12. Weevil with egg mass
Late September 2019
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna

#13. Late September 2019
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
 

#13.1
Late September 2020
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
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#14  Disturbed egg mass with waiting parasitic wasp.
Late September 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
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#15.  Larva

#16.  Late October 2011
Mount Wellington/ kunanyi
 

#17. Mid November 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna

#18. Late October 2011
Mount Wellington/ kunanyi
   

#19.  Late November 2013
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna

#20. Late November 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna