Agrilus angustulus
Description
Length 4 to 6.5 mm with a metallic bronze appearance.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Associated with oak but it is a polyphagous species and will, less frequently, feed on various other tree species.
When to see it
May and June are probably the peak period for adults.
Life History
The larvae feed under the bark of younger stems and branches, their presence indicated by unevenly raised marks on the surface of branches caused by the underlying larval tunnels.
UK Status
Occasional in the southern half of Britain becoming scarcer further north.
VC55 Status
Infrequently recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 11 VC55 records for this species up to the end of 2017.
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