This
attractive Weevil is usually associated with Plantains (Plantago
sp) and best recorded by sweep-netting low
vegetation. Nationally, Hypera plantaginis has a
patchy distribution over southern parts of the UK and in
Nottinghamshire has been recorded from a range of sites
including Clumber Park, Bentinck Banks and Eaton Wood.
The individual below, was found and photographed by Tim
Sexton at the Idle Valley NR in August 2018. Our thanks
go to Tim, for very kindly providing us with the
photographs. |