Anagotus oconnori or astelia weevil is a large flightless weevil found in New Zealand. It was first collected on Mount Quoin in Wellington from Astelia by Mr A.C. O'Connor after whom this species was named.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Anagotus |
| Species: | A. oconnori
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| Binomial name | |
| Anagotus oconnori | |
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Description edit
This weevil is reddish-brown with shining black areas on the mandibles, elytra, thorax and end of the rostrum. It has paler colouration on the sides and posterior of the elytra.[1]
Distribution edit
The astelia weevil is found in alpine areas in both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand.[2] These include the Tararua Range on the North Island[3] and Mount Arthur on the South Island.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c Broun, Thomas (30 August 1910). "Descriptions of New Genera and Species of Coleoptera". New Zealand Institute. 1: 67. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ Meads, Mike. "Forgotten Fauna". Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ Harris, Anthony. "Childhood study of giant weevils". Press Reader. Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Toy, Sandy. "Biodiversity treasures of the Flora" (PDF). Friends of Flora. Retrieved 16 June 2019.