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Giraffe weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) is a beetle species endemic to Madagascar, named for the elongated neck that is particularly prominent in males. This extended neck provides additional leverage during competition among males for mating rights and when rolling leaves to construct nests. Physical Characteristics The most striking feature of the giraffe weevil is the elongated neck, which is significantly more pronounced in males than in females. Male necks are approximately two to three tim