Green Leaf Weevil

Found this guy crawling on my leg after resting from a bike ride and so I immediately set the beautiful beetle on a leaf and captured his awesomeness. I do need ID help (Wildflower?) My initial guess is a Green Leaf Weevil however after some brief research I am still unsure.

comments (9)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I'll wait some time before the species becomes clear. Meanwhile, a great shot. I know how tiny they are and you truly nailed the focus here. Posted 10 years ago
1. TristanV
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! It truly was an accomplishment especially with a breeze. Posted 10 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

Love the composition! Great job! Posted 10 years ago
1. TristanV
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Stephen! Posted 10 years ago

WildFlower

Lion

There are two genera which contain similar species - Phyllobius and Polydrusus. Here it is explained how to discriminate between them.
http://www.eakringbirds.com/eakringbirds6/insectsphyllobiusweevils.htm
http://www.naturespot.org.uk/taxonomy/term/19370
http://www.naturespot.org.uk/content/id-guide-phyllobius-weevils

Identifying it from this photo alone would be difficult. Any other photo showing a different side (top, front) might help. Posted 10 years ago
1. TristanV
  
  Lion
  
  I can't figure whether it is Pyllobius maculicornis or Phyllobius pomaceus. How do I post another picture onto the comment section? I think this one has fine hairs which is an identifier between the two in that third link you gave. Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    You have to upload the photo and paste the address.
    Are you sure it is a Pyllobius? Did you check if the antennal insertion on the head is as shown on the first link? Posted 10 years ago
  2. 1. TristanV
      
      Lion
      
      http://www.jungledragon.com/image/30181
      
      Phyllobius? I think it is. Posted 10 years ago
    2. 1. WildFlower
        
        Lion
        
        Maybe it is, but which one? Sorry, I'm on holiday and I didn't have internet for 2 days. I don't have much time to compare them now. Posted 10 years ago

The Nettle Weevil

Length 9 mm. This beetle has a metallic bluish-green covering of scales. However the scales easily rub off and older specimens can look almost black. The front femur has a prominent tooth and the scales are oval. Most commonly found on Nettles, from April to late June.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Ferdy Christant