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Silver-green Leaf Weevil macro, the Netherlands Snout weevils are terribly hard to identify, so here&#039;s my logic for identifying this one. In the Netherlands, there are 476 known species of them. Determining the genus greatly narrows down options. In this case, we can establish this to be the Phyllobius genus (in dutch &quot;leaf snout weevils&quot;) based on its habitat, type of snout and because its antennae are on the top of its snout, rather than on the side.  <br />
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Phyllobius argentatus dominates this genus, all other species in the genus are related to it, and about 15 of them look extremely alike. Based on length, commonality and tons of reference photos I made the educated guess to identify it as Phyllobius argentatus. Phyllobius argentatus is often green in appearance, yet may be brown, as on this photo. On this photo you can see a couple, showing both colors:<br />
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Summarizing, I can&#039;t be 100% sure, because that would mean I have to dissect it. Europe,Geotagged,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Phyllobius argentatus,Silver-green Leaf Weevil,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Silver-green Leaf Weevil macro, the Netherlands

Snout weevils are terribly hard to identify, so here's my logic for identifying this one. In the Netherlands, there are 476 known species of them. Determining the genus greatly narrows down options. In this case, we can establish this to be the Phyllobius genus (in dutch "leaf snout weevils") based on its habitat, type of snout and because its antennae are on the top of its snout, rather than on the side.

Phyllobius argentatus dominates this genus, all other species in the genus are related to it, and about 15 of them look extremely alike. Based on length, commonality and tons of reference photos I made the educated guess to identify it as Phyllobius argentatus. Phyllobius argentatus is often green in appearance, yet may be brown, as on this photo. On this photo you can see a couple, showing both colors:

http://www.soortenbank.nl/BIS/insecten/pictures/22_2_o.jpg

Summarizing, I can't be 100% sure, because that would mean I have to dissect it.

    comments (2)

  1. Wow, well done! Amazing macro!!! Posted 11 years ago
    1. Thanks, Claire :) Posted 11 years ago

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Phyllobius argentatus is a snout weevil in the Phyllobius genus. Despite its common name, Silver-green Leaf Weevil, it can have various colors.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 23, 2014. Captured May 16, 2014 15:40 in Nistelrodeseweg 24, 5384 PN Heesch, The Netherlands.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm