Barypeithes pellucidus
This small (4mm) weevil was found at Hills and Holes SSSI at Market Warsop in May 2012. For some reason, this beetle is more commonly known as the Hairy Spider Weevil, but is usually found on Black Medick and seems to have nothing at all to do with spiders.
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UK distribution of Barypeithes pellucius
 

The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares.

Updated September 2011

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