Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small weevil on daisy

Posted by ChrisR on 10-06-2008 23:00
#1
I keep finding these small, square-ish weevils in Ox-eye Daisy flowers, can anyone say what they are? Found in southern England in the last 2 weeks. Smile Size about 3-4mm.
Edited by ChrisR on 10-06-2008 23:01

Posted by Juergen Peters on 11-06-2008 01:51
#2
Hello, Chris!

It's Anthonomus rubi, a frequent visitor of yellow composite flowers.

Posted by ChrisR on 11-06-2008 10:01
#3
Thanks Juergen! Grin They are so common, it is nice to put a name to them Smile