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Phyllobius pomaceus

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  1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
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    That's a nice looking European weevil. Great shot Lars. Posted 9 months ago
    1. View Lars Korb's profile
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      Thanks Ruth - they are pretty common here. Typically found on its host the stinging nettle. Posted 9 months ago
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    A jewel of the woods! Posted 9 months ago
    1. View Lars Korb's profile
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      Thank you :) Posted 9 months ago
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    Beautiful shot! Posted 8 months ago

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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 Lars Korb
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By Lars Korb

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Uploaded May 27, 2019. Captured in Bundesstraße 13, 21521 Dassendorf, Germany.
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