Polydrusus sericeus (Weevil sp.)

Description:

The genus Polydrusus and Phyllobius include weevils that look alike, but the frontlegs of the Polydrusus species are smooth; those of the Phyllobius species have a little spike that points backwards.
In addition, Phyllobius species have antennae that grow from the top of the snout; Polydrusus species have antennae that grow from the side of snout (clearly visible on the photo's).

Top & Left: Zanderij Crailo, Hilversum, The Netherlands, 24 June 2013
Middle & Right: Naardermeer, The Netherlands, 26 April 2014

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