Gonipterus scutellatus (larva)
Common name: Eucalyptus Weevil
The meaning of the name is not known.
This beetle is found in the eastern states of Australia and has been introduced into Western Australia and many countries around the world.
The adult weevils are greyish to reddish brown with darker markings and approximately 10 millimetres long. The larvae reach a maximum length of approximately 10 millimetres long, are yellow with darker stripes and appear slug-like.
The photographs of the larvae were taken in July. The adult weevils have not been seen.
The larvae drag a long trail of faecal material about with them.
The weevil larvae have been found feeding on Eucalyptus rudis.
Identification and information courtesy of Terry Houston, WA Museum.
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonipterus_scutellatus
Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/e39cb54a-db5b-4994-bd72-5fc825d0dbe9
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