Curculio rubidus

Curculio rubidus

Description

Length without rostrum 4 mm.

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

Most likely to be found in areas where Birch saplings are present.

When to see it

All year round peaking July to September.

Life History

Associated with Birch, but especially young saplings.

UK Status

Infrequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

No additional images available for this species.

All NatureSpot records