| Very similar to several species, most
especially Otiorhynchus rugosostriatus (Rough
Strawberry Root Weevil), Otiorhynchus ovatus is
more often known as the Strawberry Root Weevil. In
general appearance, O. ovatus is much darker of
the two species, although not an identifying feature
alone. This is probably quite a widespread Weevil in
Nottinghamshire and under-recorded. The one photographed,
was one of two found in a large sample of leaf litter,
collected from Market Warsop Cemetery in late December
2015. The larvae eat the roots of Strawberry. |
