Green Nettle Weevil - Phyllobius virideaeris
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Green Nettle Weevil - Phyllobius virideaeris | dylan | Blaise Castle | 5 Feb 2024, 7:46 p.m. | 8 Jun 2023, 4:29 p.m. |
Species Description
Widespread and fairly frequent in the Southern half of the UK, becoming scarce further North. Habitat includes: rough grassland, scrub, hedgerows etc. Seen: April to September (peaks May to July). Life story: The larvae feed on the roots of various plants such as Yarrow. Length: 4 - 5 mm.