Polydrusus pterygomalis
Length about 5 mm. Another of the green arboreal weevils. The identifying features are anterior femora without teeth, upperside of elytra with round scales and with pale semi-erect setae (view from side), the head has a bulge behind the eyes and it has pale brown antennae and legs.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, photographic evidence is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used. Note the beetle's size and describe the identifying characters. It is advisable to retain the specimen in case further checks are needed.
Commonly found on the leaves of broadleaved trees, but occasionally on flowers.
Spring and summer.
Feeds on the leaves of various trees.
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David Nicholls
New Lount
14 June 2012
David Nicholls
New Lount
14 June 2012
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Curculionidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 14/06/2012 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 17/05/2021 (Calow, Graham)
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