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27-MAY-2016	Tim Betts

The new tenants are already moving in

Tim happened to see this very interesting looking insect in our den/office, on a box that now serves as a side table. I have no idea what it is, but I thought it was sort of cute.

NOTE: Thanks to Sam Rua, this appears to be a pinstriped ground weevil http://www.birdsofsaudiarabia.com/2011/07/pinstriped-ground-weevil.html

Squeezing the last pieces in, posted earlier:

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janescottcumming		30-May-2016 18:06
Yikes!

Julie Oldfield		30-May-2016 17:56
It's cute in a bug sort of way.

larose forest photos		29-May-2016 20:26
This is a wonderful shot! I knew it was a weevil but would not have known the ID (kudos to Sam for the ID), and to you for this very cute photo. V

Sam Rua		28-May-2016 17:47
How's this for some investigative work: a pinstriped ground weevil? http://www.birdsofsaudiarabia.com/2011/07/pinstriped-ground-weevil.html

Nirvan Hope		28-May-2016 04:41
I hope no relatives made it into the packing! Reminds me of when a giant cockroach leapt out of my suitcase when I returned from a trip to India!

Gill Kopy		28-May-2016 01:10
I wonder what it will do when it (or its family) wakes up in the USA ???

globalgadabout		27-May-2016 23:12
it has a likeable appearance..

Patrick Goossens		27-May-2016 21:41
Very lovely colored beetle.

Tom Munson		27-May-2016 20:00
That is one cool beetle, Helen. Nice shot.

Isabel Cutler		27-May-2016 19:44
It almost looks like a wooden carving. Coloration is very interesting - probably desert camouflage! Hope your belongings have a safe journey.

Jim Coffman		27-May-2016 18:49
Wow, that was quick.. :))