Coleoptera: Curculionidae - weevil Gymnetron villosulum Gall on Veronica catenata, Pink Water-speedwell Hosts: Veronica anagallis-aquatica, beccabunga, catenata, scutellata Galls are formed in the seed-capsules causing the ovaries to swell up to 8x5mm in size. Adult weevil to 3mm long This is a provisional identification as Gymnetron veronicae is also recorded on Veronica catenata. Adults need rearing and measuring

Gymnetron villosulum
Cowgrove, Dorset. August 2018