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. None of the following were 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