| A rare beetle in Nottinghamshire and only
known recently from Clumber Park, where it was recorded
by Allan and Annette Binding in 2004 and 2008 and then again in 2023
(Pendleton, T.A.) from the grass verges at the Applyhead Lodge
entrance. Commonly
known as the Violet Weevil, Orobitis cyaneus
should be (and probably is) more widespread in the
county, as Violet is not an uncommon plant. There are
historical records for Clumber (Pegler) and Treswell Wood
in 1900 (Thornley). Our thanks go to Tim Sexton, who very kindly
allowed us to use his photographs (bottom two). |
