Apple Blossom Weevil - Anthonomus pomorum

3.4 to 4.3 mm. 

Unless identified by a recognised expert, photographic evidence is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used. Note the beetle's size and describe the identifying characters. It is advisable to retain the specimen in case further checks are needed.

On Apple, the larval food plant.

All year round.

The larvae feed in the buds of Apple. The blossoms appear to be brown capped after the larvae have nipped the petal bases to arrest their development. Adults generally overwinter in leaf litter.

Widespread and seems to be fairly frequent in Britain.

Infrequently recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were only 7 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.