Ground Weevil (Barynotus obscurus)

Ground Weevil, a reference photo — Photo: Udo Schmidt from Deutschland · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Barynotus obscurus is a species of weevil native to Europe.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ground Weevil being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Barynotus moerens
Tropiphorus elevatus
Dyslobus granicollis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae
Genus: Barynotus
Species: Barynotus obscurus

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