Weevil

Liophloeus tesselatus

Description

Over all length 13 - 15mm. This is a large weevil with well marked elytra but the patterning unfortunately wears off as the insect ages.

Habitat

The adults are sometimes associated with Ivy and the larvae feed on the roots of various umbelliferous plants, such as Hogweed.

Status and distribution

Fairly common in England and Wales but gets scarcer further north. Common in Nottinghamshire and regular at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

April to July.

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - May 11th 2015

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - June 21st 2015

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - April 22nd 2017

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - June 12th 2018

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - June 12th 2018

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - May 19th 2019

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - June 27th 2019

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - June 17th 2012

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - May 24th 2013

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - May 24th 2013

  • Weevil - Leophloeus tesselatus - May 24th 2013