Hazel Leaf-roller
Hazel Leaf-roller - Apoderus coryli
Alternative names
Hazel Leaf-rolling Weevil
Description
This beetle has red elytra and a black head which narrows at the rear forming a distinct neck.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
This species is relatively easy to identify and is unlikely to be confused with anything else. However a photo is required to confirm your record.
Habitat
On Hazel.
When to see it
May to July.
Life History
Larvae feed in rolled up leaves of hazel, which the adult female cuts and prepares.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were only 3 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
David Nicholls
Fosse Meadows
08 July 2011
Graham Calow
Sharnford, Fosse Meadows
28 April 2021
on birch
Ricky Gibbs
Fosse Meadows
28 May 2016
Fosse Meadows May 2016
Mark Skevington
Burbage Wood
07 May 2022
Mark Skevington
Burbage Wood
07 May 2022
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