Tachyporus chrysomelinus sensu stricto
Description
This small orange or orange and black rove beetle is shaped rather like a teardrop, travelling blunt end first! It is very similar to T. dispar and can only be separated by detailed examination.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
In plant litter, moss, leaves etc., and on the soil surface.
When to see it
All year round peaking between late February and May.
Life History
Predatory on small insects on the soil or on plants, especially aphids.
UK Status
Common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 238 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Annie Smith
Ashby Folville
22 January 2018
Annie Smith
Ashby Folville
22 January 2018
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
Enter a town or village to see local records
MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015