Polydrusus impressifrons Gyllenhal, 1834
a weevil

Polydrusus impressifronsGyllenhal, 1834 - a weevil, Elytral scales - microscope low magnification

Image 0004: Elytral scales - microscope low magnification

Shows Elytral scales, around suture
Note green oval scales and darker, semi-erect, elongate scales.

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Magnification  photomicrographphotomicrograph
Specimen prep Fresh specimen
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Equipment used Canon EOS1000D dSLR and Axioskop microscope with "2.5" projection eye-piece.
Microscope Objective x10 obj
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P104560
Found as Male imago
Date 26 May 2012
OS grid ref SU67
Lat/Lon 51° 30' N, 1° 10' W
Location Oxon, VC23, England
Voucher 26 May 2012[D]
Record summary swept off Hazel
Associated organism on live foliage of Corylus avellana
Return to Record page Polydrusus impressifrons on 26 May 2012 at SU67 in Oxon
Return to Taxon page Polydrusus impressifrons
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