Curculio rubidus
Length without rostrum 4 mm.
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.
Most likely to be found in areas where Birch saplings are present.
All year round peaking July to September.
Associated with Birch, but especially young saplings.
Infrequent in Britain.
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Mark Skevington
Newfield Colliery
09 August 2014
Mark Skevington
Newfield Colliery
09 August 2014
sue
Bagworth CP, birch woodland at N end
25 August 2018
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Curculionidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 09/08/2014 (Skevington, Mark)
- Last record:
- 25/08/2018 (Timms, Sue)
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