Green nettle weevil

An immature green nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus). We know it is immature because its covering of beautiful metallic green scales is intact; as the weevil ages, these colourful scales rub off and will not be replaced. The mature beetle is a much less dramatic dark green.

Green nettle weevil

Another new identification for the reserve; a green nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus) reported in May this year by Charles Land.

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