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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%
141 Verified sightings at Ranomafana National Park From 2019 to 2026
198 In all 2 parks
November 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 Ranomafana 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 Ranomafana National Park
Before you go
What are the chances of seeing a Giraffe Weevil in Ranomafana National Park?
Very likely
About 80% of wildlife watchers report a Giraffe Weevil sighting in Ranomafana National Park on a given day, based on 141 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the most-seen of the 68 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Giraffe Weevil in Ranomafana National Park?
November
In that month about 90% of wildlife watchers report a Giraffe Weevil in Ranomafana National Park on a given day, against about 60% in April and July, the lowest months.
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 Ranomafana National Park the best place to see a Giraffe Weevil?
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Giraffe Weevil sightings, Ranomafana National Park has the highest daily chance: about 80%. Next come Mantadia National Park (Madagascar, about 60%).
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 Ranomafana National Park (141 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.
