Inverts from Costa Rica I: Metamasius annulatus (Champion)

Metamasius annulatus (Champion)
Originally uploaded by edwbaker

This rather brightly coloured weevil was found near the research tower at Santa elena Biological Reserve (close to the more famous and moure-touristed Monteverde reserve).

i can't tell you a great deal about it, other than other species in the genus are considered to be pests.

Thanks to Chris Lyal for the identification.