| This is
another of the green Phyllobius weevils, the
most common of which is Phyllobius pomaceus. Phyllobius
argentatus is a smaller species, but equally as
bright green coloured and covered with fine white hairs.
There are only a few records for Sherwood Forest, the
last being in 2002. Size around 6mm. This one was found
at Clipstone Old Quarter in May 2009. |