Golden-headed Weevil (Compsus auricephalus)

Golden-headed Weevil, a reference photo — Photo: Melissa McMasters from Memphis, TN, United States · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Compsus auricephalus, the golden-headed weevil, is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is native and fairly widespread across the southern U.S.A., extending through Central America in Guatemala and Mexico.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Golden-headed Weevil being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Compsus viridivittatus
Pachnaeus opalus
Pachnaeus litus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae
Genus: Compsus
Species: Compsus auricephalus

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