Hazel Leaf-roller - Apoderus coryli
Alt Name
Hazel Leaf-rolling Weevil
Description
This beetle has red elytra and a black head which narrows at the rear forming a distinct neck.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
On Hazel.
When to see it
May to July.
Life History
Larvae feed in rolled up leaves of hazel, which the adult female cuts and prepares.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were only 3 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
David NichollsFosse Meadows08 July 2011
Ricky GibbsFosse Meadows28 May 2016Fosse Meadows May 2016
Graham CalowFosse Meadows, Sharnford08 July 2011
David NichollsFosse Meadows08 July 2011
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Map key:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records:
- RED = 2020+
- DARK BLUE = 2015-2019
- LIGHT BLUE = pre 2015