Anaspis regimbarti
Length: 2.8 to 3.8 mm. The body is predominantly black with orange pronotum. The antennae are black with some orange towards the base, the legs are also predominantly orange. Although it is striking in appearance there are other very similar species, particularly Anaspis ruficollis, so detailed examination is needed.
Anaspis ruficollis
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Usually encountered on Hawthorn or umbellifer flowers.
May to July or early August.
Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain.
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham Calow
Sapcote, field near Donkey Lane
14 May 2019
specimen examined
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Scraptiidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 14/05/2019 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 17/05/2023 (Calow, Graham)
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