Rhinusa antirrhini (Paykull, 1800)
Frequently described as the commonest of several small Weevils found on Common Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), Rhinusa antirrhini seems to be much under-recorded in Nottinghamshire and is likely to be present, even on the smallest stands of the hostplant. The one illustrated, was found at the entrance to Warsop Main Pit Top at Warsop Vale in August 2017.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Rhinusa antirrhini
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Adrian Fowles (Nottinghamshire data extracted from the National Recording Scheme for Coleoptera: Curculionoidea).

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Updated January 2018

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