Hawthorn Leaf Beetle - Lochmaea crataegi

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    Description

    This leaf beetle has characteristic black markings on a red background.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    It is seen along hedgerows and woodland where it feeds on Hawthorn leaves.

    When to see it

    April to August.

    UK Status

    Reasonably common and widespread in England and Wales.

    VC55 Status

    Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 58 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.

    • David Nicholls
      Wirlybones Wood, Ratby
      18 April 2009
    • David Nicholls
      20 Acre Piece
      11 May 2012
    • Graham Calow
      Desford Road, Narborough
      09 May 2017
    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote
      13 May 2013
    • Paul Ruddoch
      Melton Country Park
      27 April 2015
    • Craig Mabbett
      Broughton Astley
      19 May 2016

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    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote
      09 April 2010
    • Paul Ruddoch
      Melton Country Park
      11 April 2016
    • Ron.stevens
      Broughton Astley Coventry Road
      19 May 2016
    • Paul Ruddoch
      Melton Country Park
      27 April 2015
    • Graham Calow
      Stanton Road, Elmesthorpe
      18 April 2016
    • Graham Calow
      Recreation Ground, Desford Road, Narborough
      09 May 2017
    • Paul Ruddoch
      Melton Country Park
      27 April 2015