Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus

Also known as Black Vine Weevil.

I was under the impression that these are pretty unmistakeable but in the process of reviewing my old beetle records and specimens I realised that there are in fact other Otiorhynchus species that look fairly similar. Most of the following weren't keyed out properly, but I think they all still stand as being identifiable as sulcatus. Please tell me if you disagree.

Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus, North Elmham (Norfolk, UK), 14th June 2022

Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus, North Elmham (Norfolk, UK), 18th June 2018

Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus, North Elmham (Norfolk, UK), 23rd August 2025

Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus, Bawdeswell (Norfolk, UK), 3rd September 2012

Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus, Bawdeswell (Norfolk, UK), 27th August 2009

Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus, Bawdeswell (Norfolk, UK), 8th May 2011

Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus, Muriel Road, Norwich (Norfolk, UK), 21st September 2004

This one was keyed as it was in such a disgusting state I didn't have confidence from its general appearance that it really was this species. I'm not sure what it had been rolling in, but I found it hanging from a tap when I went to brush my teeth... maybe it knew it needed a clean.

Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus, Cooper Street Drove near Ash (Kent, UK), 3rd May 2026