Ischnopterapion modestum

Ischnopterapion modestum (, 1808)
Ischnopterapion modestum is one of many small, dark Weevils who's identification is not easy, or often possible from photographs alone. The one in the photographs below, was swept from Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) at Attenborough NR by reserve manager Tim Sexton, who very kindly provided us with the accompanying photographs.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Peter Kirby (Bentinck Tip & Void Invertebrate survey 2007).

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Updated August 2016


Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Ischnopterapion modestum