The tribe Lordopini is a group of broad-nosed weevils (subfamily Entiminae) native primarily to the Neotropics of South America. Characterized by their robust bodies and short, broad snouts, adults graze visibly on tropical foliage while their subterranean larvae feed on plant roots out of sight. Unlike the destructive weevils that target stored grains, species of Lordopini are wild, specialized inhabitants of complex forest ecosystems. Although I am not entirely certain of the exact genus, I suspect this broad-nosed specimen belongs to this tribe. I crossed paths with it while exploring the “La Perla” Protected Forest—a thriving sanctuary that serves as a living reminder of the vast tropical forests that once covered the entire coast of Ecuador.