(PICTURED: GIRAFFE WEEVIL) - With its incredibly long neck this bizarre looking creature is almost unbe-weevil-ble - but the tiny bug is actually known as a giraffe weevil. From its long legs to smaller body the unusual shaped critter is almost an exact replica of its much larger namesake. But unlike the giraffe the bugs neck is not to help it reach for food but is for aggressive combat with other giraffe beetles to win over a female. The species is not listed as threatened or endangered however not much is known about the giraffe beetle as it was only discovered in Madagascar in 2008. The tiny bug was photographed by keen Russian snapper Nikolay Sotskov, 29, who couldnt believe his eyes when he spotted it on a leaf while in Madagascar. *** Local Caption ***
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