- Source: Astycus apicatus
Astycus apicatus, is a species of weevil found in Sri Lanka.
Description
Body color similar to Astycus cinereus. Male has a body length of about 6.5 to 8 mm and female is 7 to 11 mm long. Body black, with grey or light brown scales. There is a small patch of larger and paler overlapping scales found just behind the scutellum. Head with a deep central furrow and large separated punctures. Rostrum about as long as broad, and almost parallel-sided. Prothorax broader than long, with moderately rounded lateral sides. Scutellum transverse, and sub-trapezoidal. Elytra with prominent shoulders and roundly subrectangular. Legs piceous, with dense pale scales.