Austroplatypus incompertus

Austroplatypus incompertus is a type of insect called a weevil. It is named after the platypus because it lives in tunnels that it digs into trees, similar to how a platypus burrows in the ground.

The weevil eats the wood of certain trees and can cause damage to them. However, it also plays an important role in the ecosystem because it helps break down dead trees, which helps create healthy soil for plants to grow in.

Scientists study the Austroplatypus incompertus to better understand its behavior and how it affects the environment. By learning more about this little insect, we can help protect the trees and forests where it lives.