Pachyrhinus lethierryi

3.6 - 4.5mm. Usually bright green due to oval scales and with a domed head and wide-set eyes. It has a bare ridge across the rostrum between the eyes.

Variety lostiae has a differently coloured head due to golden or pinkish scales. It is an infrasubspecific variety (i.e. one that has no real populational meaning) and as such it is not regulated by the ICZN (Zoological Nomenclature) code.

There are many other broad-nosed weevils that are of similar size with green scales (Phyllobius, Polydrusus), however the domed head and bare ridge on the rostrum between the eyes and diagnostic of Pachyrhinus.

• 3.6 - 4.5mm
• domed and broad head giving it a 'teddy bear' look
• oval scales - green to grey
• semi-erect hairs
• bare ridge across the rostrum between the eye sockets

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.

Often found around evergreens of the Cypress fir family particularly Leyland Cypress, (Cupressus x leylandii) , and therefore often turns up in gardens and parks where these are present.

Spring and summer.

Pachyrhinus lethierryi was first found in the UK in 2003 and has spread rapidly north since.

Increasingly common in Leicestershire and Rutland though probably under recorded.