Barynotus obscurus

This is quite a large broad-nosed ground weevil (8 to 9.5 mm). The light brown elytra have a slight mottling of paler blotches and also have a sparse covering short of bristly hairs.

A ground dwelling species which may be found under stones, on the soil surface or on low vegetation.

All year round.

Widely distributed in England and Wales.

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 39 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.