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Eupholus is a genus of beetle in the family Curculionidae. This weevil, Eupholus cuvieri, along with other members of its genus, is among the most colorful weevil species in the world. This one is azure to turquoise in color. If you look closely, you can see that it has unique and beautiful black stripes and spots. Scientists believe its magnificent colors may be intended to warn predators that it tastes terrible!
This weevil almost doesn’t look real, so it’s no wonder that it’s loved by insect collectors the world over. Other members of its genus are as well. Many are some variety of bright blue with a certain amount of black patterning. And even though the genus contains a vast number of species, all of them can be found in and near New Guinea.
I honestly don't think this bug is real.
Eupholus is a genus of beetle in the family Curculionidae. This weevil, Eupholus cuvieri, along with other members of its genus, is among the most colorful weevil species in the world. This one is azure to turquoise in color. If you look closely, you can see that it has unique and beautiful black stripes and spots. Scientists believe its magnificent colors may be intended to warn predators that it tastes terrible!
This weevil almost doesn’t look real, so it’s no wonder that it’s loved by insect collectors the world over. Other members of its genus are as well. Many are some variety of bright blue with a certain amount of black patterning. And even though the genus contains a vast number of species, all of them can be found in and near New Guinea.
I honestly don't think this bug is real.