Neliocarus nebulosus

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Alternative names
Strophosoma nebulosum
Description

A brown weevil with protruding eyes that are characteristic of this genus. The appearance may change in worn specimens which may look blacker and even slightly iridescent.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Found on a wide range of low-growing plants.

When to see it

Best late spring and summer.

UK Status

Quite widespread in England and Wales but not generally abundant.

VC55 Status

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 18 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.

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  • David Nicholls
    Hill Hole Quarry
    02 June 2011

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

UK Map