Hi Pallavi,
please, you have to share more information about this one. Place of origin and date is sometimes crucial for identification. If you have GPS coordinates, it would be great.
Best regards,
Pavel
I assume it belongs to the Ceutorhynchinae, but need much more detail to go further, such s habitat, where caught, if caught on a plant and if so which species, as above. Size would also be helpful.
Appears to be a member of the subfamily Conoderinae, definitely. Genus in question.
This weevil is a Conoderinae and matches Metialma scenica Pascoe in my collection.Size range of my pair is 4-6 mm.
Dear Pallavi,
please can you give more information. For example on which host did you find it and in which climate and areas. Also for me it looks like belonging to Ceutorhynchinae but more detail could be useful.
Thank you
Barbara
I believe Charlie has the correct answer on the species identity of this conoderine weevil.
As others said, the locality of the collection is especially important , and the size of the specimen can be a big help. Any ecological date helps, host, habitat, behavior. Close ups of tarsi, legs, especially if toothed or with unusual pubescence can help. The set of photos is quite good , but larger size photos would be better.
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