Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu is a species of Easter egg weevil discovered in 2021. The species has iridescent scarlet and green-black coloring reminiscent of the Obu Manuvu's traditional garments. P. obumanuvu is endangered due to deforestation but more specifically in the western side of Mindanao.
Naming 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.
Discovery Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu was discovered by researchers from the University of Mindanao, California Academy of Sciences and the Euro Generics International Philippines Foundation.
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