ANTHONOMUS PEDICULARIS
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DESCRIPTION: A small weevil measuring up to 4mm in length with a wingcases of tawny orange patterned with white scales, the front tibia is slightly expanded to halfway, the femur is swollen with a small tooth on the underside.  DISTRIBUTION:  Southern Britain with few records further North.  HABITAT:  hedgerows, Gardens and woodland edges are the best places to seek out this smart looking weevil, especially where Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Apple and Pear trees are present.  PERIOD:  Late Spring to summer.

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