Chrysolina polita - Chrysolina polita
Species
Description
Length 6.5 to 8.5 mm. Conspicuous with its shiny red-chestnut elytra
and dark metallic green pronotum.
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Habitat
Amongst the foliage of trees and bushes.
When to see it
March to October.
Life History
They generally overwinter as adults.
UK Status
Fairly common and widespread in England and Wales, fewer records from Scotland.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 22 June 2011 -
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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Additional Images
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Graham Calow
Leire, Jubilee Walk (Disused Railway) - 17 May 2010 -
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Graham Calow
Leire, Jubilee Walk (Disused Railway) - 17 May 2010 -
Graham Calow
Leire, Jubilee Walk (Disused Railway) - 17 May 2010 -
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 22 June 2011 -
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Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson - 04 July 2012 -
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson - 04 July 2012 -
Graham Calow
Jubilee Walk Leire - 08 July 2012 -
Alan Semper
Harby garden - 10 July 2012
