Mature larva of a palm weevil, Rhynchophorus vulneratus, making a cocoon of palm fibers in which to pupate.

Close-up head view of mature larva of a palm weevil, Rhynchophorus vulneratus, Orange County, as of 2015 apparently eradicated from California. For correct name and identification history, see California Agriculture journal Jan-Mar 2017 http://ucanr.edu/repositoryfiles/ca2016a0012-162333.pdf and http://cisr.ucr.edu/blog/mark-hoddle/the-palm-weevil-rhynchophorus-vulneratus-successfully-eradicated-from-california/ Credit: Mike Lewis
Credit: Mike Lewis