Protapion assimile
Length 2 to 3 mm. A small grey/black weevil. The legs have yellow femora but the tibiae are dark.
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.
Found in areas rich in clovers.
April to September.
Lives on clover.
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 16 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
AJ Cann
Washbrook Nature Area
24 March 2020
AJ Cann
Washbrook Nature Area
24 March 2020
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
04 May 2014
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
04 May 2014
specimen examined
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Species profile
- Common names
- Clover Seed Weevil [Protapion assimile]
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Apionidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 04/05/2014 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 24/03/2020 (Cann, Alan)
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