Our 500th species, recorded in October 2022 was the Hazel-leaf Roller Weevil, Apoderus coryli. It turns out our 600th species was almost a weevil as well, as we welcomed Apion frumentarium to the Garden as our 599 species, recorded on the 30th March 2024.
And what a beauty it is. This species feeds and shelters on docks, which are plentiful this year in the Garden.
We recorded it on some deadwood within the boggy area (near its food plant). Online sources suggest it mates from April, so perhaps this individual was searching for a mate. However we have only so far seen this one individual.
DC:07/04/2024
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