Species: Weevil - unnamed 2 (Mecinus pascuorum)
Family: Weevils (CURCULIONIDAE)
Category: Insects (Other)
Location: Widespread
A. Insects (Other)
More extensive information on insects can be found in a separate blog post.
B. Weevils (CURCULIONIDAE)
Weevils are also called 'Snout beetles', many of which have unusual downward-curving snouts with elbowed antennae. Most feed on plants and can be major pests of cultivated plants. They are harmless to people.
These small insects belong to a large family of perhaps 80,000 species worldwide.
C. Weevil - unnamed 2 (Mecinus pascuorum)
This very small weevil - about 2.5 mm in length - was photographed on Ribwort Plantain, one of its favourite food sources. They are widespread in England and Wales.
This weevil is distinguishable from Mecinus pyraster because of its smaller size and the red tint to its body.
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Weevil - unnamed 2
These very small weevils - about 2.5 mm in length - were photographed on Ribwort Plantain, one of its favourite food sources. They are widespread in England and Wales.
(Photo credit: Stuart MA Ball.)
