Omphalapion hookerorum
A small (1.6 to 2 mm) grey-black weevil with ribbed elytra.
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.
Waste places, post industrial sites and disturbed ground where the host plants occur.
Peak is from May to October.
Larvae feed in the flowers heads of certain Asteraceae including Stinking Chamomile, Scented Mayweed and Scentless Mayweed.
Widespread in the southern half of Britain, but may be local in its distribution.
Infrequently recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Near Granitethorpe Quarry
17 April 2020
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Near Granitethorpe Quarry
17 April 2020
specimen examined
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Apionidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 17/04/2020 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 05/05/2020 (Calow, Graham)
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