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Meadow Cranesbill Weevil - Zacladus geranii
A small black weevil 2 to 3 mm in length with strongly ridged and pitted elytra.
Zacladus exiguus is very similar, but is only found on small flowered Geranium species, and is much rarer.
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.
On Meadow Cranes-bill and Bloody Cranes-bill.
July to September.
Widespread in much of southern Britain in those areas where the food plants occur.
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Species profile
- Common names
- Meadow Cranesbill Weevil
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Curculionidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 14
- First record:
- 30/06/2009 (Gould, David)
- Last record:
- 03/08/2023 (Nicholls, David)
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