Clover Leaf Weevil - Hypera postica
Length 3 to 5.5 mm. The adult is light brown with a distinctive dark stripe along the back.
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.
Where clovers are present, often on sparsely vegetated ground.
Found throughout the year with a peak in spring and summer.
Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales.
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham Calow
Ullesthorpe Stewardship Farm
15 June 2015
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Ullesthorpe Stewardship Farm
15 June 2015
specimen examined
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Species profile
- Common names
- Lucerne Weevil, Clover Leaf Weevil
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Curculionidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 15/06/2015 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 15/06/2015 (Calow, Graham)
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