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Oak Leaf-roller - Attelabus nitens
This is a distinctive reddish brown coloured weevil with a black head. The males measure about 5 mm in length, but the females are larger, at around 7 to 8 mm.
This species is relatively easy to identify and is unlikely to be confused with anything else. However a photo is required to confirm your record.
Often found in woodland on Oak, but also on other trees such as Beech and Birch.
May to September.
The single egg is laid near the edge of a leaf; the leaf is cut and rolled up to protect the developing egg.
Widespread in England and Wales, but not particularly common.
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 12 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
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Species profile
- Common names
- Oak Leaf-roller
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Attelabidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 7
- First record:
- 16/07/2015 (Nightingale, Kate)
- Last record:
- 17/08/2023 (Bell, Melinda)
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