Aphodius sticticus

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    Description

    Around 5mm with characteristic black streaks on yellow/brown elytra.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Fields where horses and cattle are kept.

    When to see it

    It is most numerous in the spring.

    Life History

    Breeds on dung, particularly from cows and horses.

    UK Status

    Relatively common in England and Wales.

    VC55 Status

    Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 17 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.

    • David Nicholls
      Wirlybones Wood, Ratby
      18 April 2009
    • Ron.stevens
      Blenheim Crescent Broughton Astley
      06 October 2015

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    UK Map