The giraffe weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa)

Like all insects of Madagascar, giraffe necked weevils are not (yet) protected, because it completely lacks researches about distribtion, life cycle and population sizes until now. But the species benefits from occuring inside several national parks, where any animal removal – even removing insects – is strictly forbidden. If you are content with taking pictures of this strange bug, bring a good portion of patience: When disturbed, the found weevil pulls out its transparent wings and flies away – a little ponderous, like a slow helicopter. But you will surely find more giraffe necked weevils nearby, there’s never only one in the same place.