Orchestes quercus
A small weevil of just over 3.5mm in length. It is generally found on Oak and has the ability to jump to escape predation. This adult was actually found by beating the branches of Hawthorn (situated under many Oaks) at Sherwood Forest CP in mid-May 2009.
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UK distribution of Orchestes quercus
 

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Updated September 2011

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