Barynotus obscurus
Description
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.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
A ground dwelling species which may be found under stones, on the soil surface or on low vegetation.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Widely distributed in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 39 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015