Rhamphus pulicarius
Description
A small black weevil 1.4 to 2 mm, with heavily punctured elytra.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Where the larval foodplants - Birch, Willow, and Poplar occur.
When to see it
The larval mines can be seen from August to October.
Life History
The larva feed on Birch, Willow, and Poplar producing a mine in the leaves.
UK Status
Widespread, particularly in the southern half of Britain.
VC55 Status
Only occasionally recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 9 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015