Aleochara lanuginosa
Description
Length 3.5 to 5 mm. A dark blackish rove beetle, the elytra may show a varying amount of red.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Found in various habitats including in dung, on carcasses and in grass tussocks.
When to see it
All year round.
Life History
Aleochara larvae feed in the puparia of suitable species of flies, killing the host in the process.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 45 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham CalowUllesthorpe Stewardship Farm15 June 2015specimen examined
Graham CalowUllesthorpe Stewardship Farm15 June 2015specimen examined
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