Aspidapion aeneum (Fabricius, 1775)
One of four small Weevils frequently found on Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris) growing on wasteground or roadside verges etc. Aspidapion aeneum is a rather variable species, with the elytra being anything from a distinct metallic bronze, through to bright blue. This bronze example, was found on a single Mallow plant growing against a bus stop at Carburton and more frequently on plants growing against buildings in the centre of Market Warsop in June 2013.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Aspidapion aeneum
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Adrian Fowles (Nottinghamshire data extracted from the National Recording Scheme for Coleoptera: Curculionoidea).

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Updated January 2022
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