Just as I was about to pop it in my mouth I spotted something moving
After quite a bit of searching I found out this is a Sitona lineatus
also known as a Pea Leaf Weevil
A common pest of beans, peas and similar plants.
A closer crop
The darned thing would not stay still.
Even though I took several shots I was lucky to get just the one in focus.
I did manage to eat the bramble.
Soft, juicy and tasty with no crunchy bits.
I like to watch Weevils, there is something about them that I find comical. Good job you spotted it or you may have started wilting or rotting from the knees down.
ReplyDeleteAdrian: Until I started searching I didn't realise there were so many different ones. As this one likes to nibble the edge of leaves I should be safe. Mine dropped off years ago.
DeleteYes lots of variety. You have to be careful with ID as many are a beautiful iridescent green but it wears off and they become brown. I've not seen any this year but last year there was a good selection.
DeleteYou missed a mouthful of protein there John.
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