Aspidapion aeneum

2.9-3.6mm. This small black weevil has a long cylindrical rostrum which is slightly widened at the antennal insertion point. The elytra are metallic and can be blue, green or bronze. All beetles in this genus have tarsal claws which are toothed. This species have a pronounced, deep longitudinal groove on the frons (between the eyes).

Many other Apionid weevils are very similar. Microscopic examination is necessary.

• 2.9-3.6mm
• Tarsal claws toothed
• 2 weak keels at base of scutellum + apically raised
• Head, pronotum black
• Elytra metallic blue/green/copper
• Male: tibia all toothed. Female: unarmed
• Deep longitudinal impression on frons

Usually on Common Mallow.

May - September

Reasonably common in England and Wales.

Uncommon or under-recorded.