Anthonomus pedicularius

Anthonomus pedicularius

Description

Measuring around 4 mm, this is a chestnut brown weevil with white markings on the elytra which may be quite faint.

Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)
  • 2.7-3.8mm
  • Brown with pale band across elytra in basal half
  • Legs and rostrum red-brown
  • Tooth on front femora and smaller tooth on hind femora
  • Usually found on Hawthorn
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, good photos are required that show the key ID features. Also state the beetle's size in the comments box.

Habitat

Associated with Hawthorn and found in hedgerows, woodland and scrub areas.

When to see it

Peak time is April to August.

UK Status

Widespread, particularly in the southern half of Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent 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

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All NatureSpot records