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Little weevil. Came across this little one on a leaf waiting for me to take this photo. Attelabus nitens,Geotagged,Netherlands,Oak roller weevil,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Little weevil.

Came across this little one on a leaf waiting for me to take this photo.

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Attelabus nitens (Scopoli, 1763) is a attractively coloured weevil species of Coleoptera polyphagous insects belonging to Attelabidae family. The males measure about 5mm in length, but the females are larger, at around 7-8mm. The single egg is laid near the edge of a leaf, the leaf is cut and rolled up to protect the developing egg.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Paul Dirksen
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded Jun 20, 2020. Captured Jun 20, 2020 09:55 in Leersumsestraatweg 4, 3941 MP Doorn, Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/9.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm