Meadow Cranesbill Weevil - Zacladus geranii

Alternative names
Meadow Crane's-bill Weevil and as Geranium Weevil
Description

A small black weevil 2 to 3 mm in length with strongly ridged and pitted elytra.

Similar Species

Zacladus exiguus is very similar, but is only found on small flowered Geranium species, and is much rarer.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

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.

Habitat

On Meadow Crane’s-bill and Bloody Crane’s-bill.

When to see it

July to September.

UK Status

Widespread in much of southern Britain in those areas where the food plants occur.

VC55 Status

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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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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