Anthonomus pedicularius

Measuring around 4 mm, this is a chestnut brown weevil with white markings on the elytra which may be quite faint.

• 2.7-3.8mm
• Brown with pale band across elytra in basal half
• Legs and rostrum red-brown
• Tooth on front femora and smaller tooth on hind femora
• Usually found on Hawthorn

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Associated with Hawthorn and found in hedgerows, woodland and scrub areas.

Peak time is April to August.

Widespread, particularly in the southern half of Britain.

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.