Ischnopterapion loti
A small (2 to 2.5 mm) dark grey or blackish weevil. There are several similar species and detailed examination is required to reach a safe identification.
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. Please state the host plant on which the species was found. It is advisable to retain the specimen in case further checks are needed.
Associated with Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and most likely to be found on sites where that plant is present.
April to September.
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 29 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham Calow
Ullesthorpe Stewardship Farm
15 June 2015
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Apionidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 5
- First record:
- 02/07/1989 (Derek Lott)
- Last record:
- 15/06/2015 (Calow, Graham)
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