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 7 years ago
1. TristanV
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! It truly was an accomplishment especially with a breeze. Posted 7 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

Love the composition! Great job! Posted 7 years ago
1. TristanV
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Stephen! Posted 7 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 7 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 7 years ago, modified 7 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 7 years ago
  2. 1. TristanV
      
      Lion
      
      http://www.jungledragon.com/image/30181
      
      Phyllobius? I think it is. Posted 7 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 7 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