Green Nettle Weevil
Phyllobius pomaceus
A small metallic-green weevil found on nettles, hedgerows, woodland edges, and rough grassland across much of Europe. Adults chew neat notches from leaves, especially stinging nettle, while larvae live in the soil and feed on roots. When disturbed, it often drops from vegetation and stays motionless among the litter. Its bright green color comes from tiny scales on the body, which can wear away and reveal a darker beetle beneath.
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- Green Nettle Weevil