Malthinus flaveolus

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    Description

    The greyish elytra bear a pair of yellow spots. Although this is a distinctive species there are others that are very similar and great care is needed with identification.

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    Habitat

    Hedgerows and wooded areas.

    When to see it

    June to August.

    UK Status

    Widespread in England and Wales, less common in Scotland.

    VC55 Status

    Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 28 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.

    • David Nicholls
      Wirlybones Wood, Ratby
      17 June 2010
    • Barbara Cooper
      Long Clawson
      28 June 2015
    • David Nicholls
      Wirlybones Wood, Ratby
      17 June 2010
    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote garden1
      25 June 2014

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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