Gymnetron villosulum Coleoptera: Curculionidae - weevil
Gymnetron villosulum

Gall on Veronica catenata, Pink Water-speedwell

Hosts:
Veronica anagallis-aquatica, beccabunga, catenata, scutellata

Galls are formed in the seed-capsules causing the ovaries to swell up to 8x5mm in size. Adult weevil to 3mm long


This is a provisional identification as Gymnetron veronicae is also recorded on Veronica catenata. Adults need rearing and measuring


Gymnetron villosulum

Gymnetron villosulum

Gymnetron villosulum

Gymnetron villosulum
Gymnetron villosulum
Cowgrove, Dorset. August 2018

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