Amara ovata
Description
One of the many similar Amara beetles, this one is around 9mm and is all black, often with a green/brassy reflection. It differs from the similar A. similis by having all black legs. The pronotum is as wide as the elytra and has evenly rounded sides. The foveae (depressions) on the pronotum are shallow and unpunctured.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
This species favours open, dry areas such as fields and gardens
When to see it
Most often seen between late spring and summer
UK Status
Very common throughout Britain
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 22 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham CalowSapcote garden109 April 2014specimen examined
David NichollsMartinshaw Wood09 May 2009
David NichollsMartinshaw Wood27 June 2009
Graham CalowSapcote21 March 2013specimen examined
Graham CalowBurbage Common and Woods13 February 2014specimen examined
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Graham CalowSapcote28 March 2013specimen examined
David NichollsRatby garden14 March 2013
Graham CalowSapcote05 March 2013specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote21 March 2013specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote28 March 2013specimen examined
David NichollsRatby garden14 March 2013
Graham CalowBurbage Common and Woods13 February 2014specimen examined
