Coeliodes rana

Description

2.1-2.8mm. A small reddish weevil with three pale irregular bands across the elytra. The rostrum is thin and the legs and antennae are red-brown. There are two raised bumps (denticles) near the apex of each elytra.

Identification difficulty

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ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)
  • Reddish elytra with 3 irregular pale bands
  • Thin rostrum
  • Red brown legs and antennae
  • Mid and hind femora without a tooth
  • Sub-apical elytral denticles
Habitat

Oak trees

UK Status

Reasonably common in England, less so in Scotland.

VC55 Status

Uncommon

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Species profile

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Beetles
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
29/04/2024 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
29/04/2024 (Nicholls, David)

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