Sorry for the lack of posts y'all. Going through a rough patch but I'm working on some new stuff I'd love to share when I can :')

workin on somethin for the door

Funguary is soon upon us! Pleeeaaseee send me mushroom suggestions to include in this years list ✨🍄

An old collection of sketches from last year - feat. the Deinonychus antirrhopus skeleton cast at the Field Museum!

Day 11 of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge brings us the lovely Peridinetus cretaceus!

As a part of the Flower Weevil subfamily, this weevil is noted for its very round appearance and long rostrum. The large black-and-white spots on its body create an optical illusion when seen in the wild: the black markings make the weevil's contour difficult to identify, thereby blending it into dark backgrounds as a form of crypsis!

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The radical Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, brings us to Day 10 of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge!

As their common name implies, this species is a notorious pest to species of palm trees and is considered invasive in many areas worldwide (save for their native continent of Asia). Their distinct red coloration and dark spots vary between individuals, hinting at the possibility of various subspecies!

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Excited to see more of your weevil art after Christmas has calmed down!!

Thank you so much!!!!! I'm excited to draw them ^^// 🎉🎉

Almost forgot to make a post here--!

My Kofi shop will be closed until January 14th since I'm traveling for the holidays. My Redbubble and INPRNT are always open if you're interested in any art in the meantime ^^// They've also got some site-wide sales happening if you want to grab anything for next year!!!

Happy holidays!! Thanks so much for your support and enthusiasm for my work!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Day 9 of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge features the dazzling Polyteles stevenii! 💚

This genus of weevils is most notable for their shimmering green elytra, with hues ranging from sea foam to jade! They're endemic throughout South America.

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Platyaspistes venustus, also called the Blue and Yellow Broad-Nosed Weevil, kicks off Day 8 of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge!

Like other broad-nosed weevils, this weevil is characterized by a scar on the tip of its rostrum, left over from mandibular processes that fall off in its adult life. Vibrant colors stripe its elytra, making it a beautiful sight in its native South American environment!

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The astounding Horn-Headed Weevil, Cerocranus extremus, claims the 7th slot of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge!

The distinct "horn" this weevil's named for is actually a build up of waxy secretions from its thorax! Though this horn can grow to dramatic heights, it doesn't appear to hinder its movement or flight. Having only been sighted in forests of New Caledonia, there's not much known about this particular weevil -- but it leaves quite an impression all the same!

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Day 6 of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge features the broad-nosed weevil species Compsus viridivittatus!

This weevil is considered a Citrus pest across its native South American habitats. Its subfamily, Entiminae, is incredibly diverse with over 12,000 described weevil species - ranging in color, habitat, and morphology!

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The glimmering Jewel Weevil, Eurhinus magnificus, takes the fifth slot of the 30 Days of Weevils art challenge!

Native to Central and South America, this beautiful beetle feeds on various vine species. In recent decades, it's also been sighted in the United States, thought to have hitched a ride on banana shipments from Costa Rica!

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Day 4 of the 30 Days of Weevils challenge spotlights the Beautiful Clown Weevil (Eudiagogus pulcher)!

This aptly-named weevil - with lovely black spots and peachy iridescence - is native to North America. Members of their genus, Eudiagogus, are also called sesbania clown weevils because they feed on Sesbania pea plants.

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30 Days of Weevils!!!!

Edit: you guys. You guys. I made a spelling error. Day six is Compsus viridivittatus… I added an extra “u”

Edit 2: I fixed some things so please use this one! I’m so sorry 😞 @sega-genesis-lover @zephyrenn

I wanted to let you know I totally botched the spelling for today’s (Dec 6) weevil… I meant to write

Compsus viridivittatus

(Added the space so it’s easier to copy :) )

Ohohoho no worries at all!!!! Scientific names really do feel like fantastical strings of letters sometimes... Thank you for the heads up!! ^^

The wonderfully wacky Leptopius gladiator weevil takes the third slot in the 30 Days of Weevils challenge!

Besides the fact they can be found in Australia, there's not a ton of information available on this particular species. Members of the genus Leptopius are often called "wattle pigs" due to their short rostra and presence on "wattles" (Acacia plants)! This tumblr post goes more into depth about these interesting weevils :^)

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