Anchylorhynchus trapezicollis (IMAGE)

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Anchylorhynchus trapezicollis

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The weevil Anchylorhynchus trapezicollis is the main pollinator of South American palm Syagrus coronata. Here the weevil is seen on a female flower, touching the receptive parts and leaving pollen grains in the process.

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Credit: Bruno de Medeiros

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