Archarius pyrrhoceras
A black weevil with its pinky red antennae.
Very similar to Archarius salicivorus but distinguished by its red antennae.
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.
Usually found in Oak trees where it feeds on the leaves.
Spring and summer.
Widespread and quite frequent in England and Wales.
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 31 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
David Nicholls
20 Acre Piece
11 May 2012
David Nicholls
20 Acre Piece
11 May 2012
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Curculionidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 11/05/2012 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 11/05/2012 (Nicholls, David)
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