DescriptionSpider-Weevil (Arachnobas spec.) from W-Papua (4967409149).jpg
Arachnobas is a Genus of weevils peculiar to the Moluccas and New Guinea.
When caught by an animal (e.g. me), immediately this beetle turned to lay on the back and moved its legs like a spider; probably mimicry.
Genus: Arachnobas BOISDUVAL, 1835 (Syn.: Rhynchodes)
Tribus: Arachnopodini LACORDAIRE, 1866
Subfamily: Conoderinae SCHOENHERR, 1833
[det. Alexander Riedel, 2010, based on photos]
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