Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu

Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu is a species of Easter egg weevil discovered in 2021.

The species has an iridescent scarlet and green-black markings has coloring reminiscent of the Obu Manuvu's traditional garments.

[1] P. obumanuvu is endangered due to deforestation but more specifically in the western side of Mindanao.

[2] Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu was named after the Obu Manuvu tribe in Davao city by researchers from the University of Mindanao due to the coloration of the exoskeleton.

[2] Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu was discovered by researchers from the University of Mindanao, California Academy of Sciences and the Euro Generics International Philippines Foundation.