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Giraffe Weevil
Trachelophorus giraffa
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumArthropoda (Arthropods)
- ClassInsecta (Insects)
- OrderColeoptera (Beetles)
- FamilyAttelabidae (Leaf-rolling Weevils)
- GenusTrachelophorus
- SpeciesTrachelophorus giraffa (Giraffe Weevil)
In 3 days ~90% in a week >90%
57 Verified sightings at Mantadia National Park From 2019 to 2026
198 In all 2 parks
March Best month
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted
About the Giraffe Weevil
The giraffe weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) is a species of small weevil endemic to Madagascar. They can grow up to 1 to 2 inches in length and can leap up to 100 times their body length. Giraffe weevils are black-bodied and have bright red elytra covering their wings. They are known for their elongated necks, with the males having necks 2 to 3 times the size of their female counterparts. There are several advantages to their elongated necks, including using them for combat, attracting mates, building nests, and acquiring resources. In the field of coleopterology, giraffe weevils are of interest because they exhibit sexual dimorphism. There are other beetle species that share the common name giraffe weevil, like the New Zealand giraffe weevil Lasiorhynchus barbicornis. The giraffe weevil is commonly misidentified another beetle with a similar appearance, Cybebus dimidiatus.
During their lifecycle, which is only estimated at one year, Giraffe weevils spend the entirety of their lives on trees in the Madagascar forests. As such these weevils' diets primarily consist of the leaves and sap of two species of Dichaetanthera trees in which they dwell, Dichaetanthera... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Giraffe Weevil in Mantadia National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Mantadia National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Closest Relatives at Mantadia National Park
No species of the same family or order lives in Mantadia National Park, so these are its closest relatives here: other insects.
Before you go
What are the chances of seeing a Giraffe Weevil in Mantadia National Park?
Likely
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Giraffe Weevil sighting in Mantadia National Park on a given day, based on 57 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the most-seen of the 24 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 90%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Giraffe Weevil in Mantadia National Park?
March and October
In those months about 80% of wildlife watchers report a Giraffe Weevil in Mantadia National Park on a given day, against about 10% in May, the lowest month.
What time of day is best to see a Giraffe Weevil?
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Giraffe Weevil sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Mantadia National Park the best place to see a Giraffe Weevil?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Giraffe Weevil sightings, Mantadia National Park ranks 2nd at about 60%. The best odds are in Ranomafana National Park (Madagascar, about 80%).
Where does the Giraffe Weevil sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Giraffe Weevil is recorded against all the insects logged in Mantadia National Park (57 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
