Hawthorn Leaf Beetle - Lochmaea crataegi
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 NichollsWirlybones Wood, Ratby18 April 2009
David Nicholls20 Acre Piece11 May 2012
Graham CalowDesford Road, Narborough09 May 2017
Graham CalowSapcote13 May 2013
Paul RuddochMelton Country Park27 April 2015
Craig MabbettBroughton Astley19 May 2016
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Graham CalowSapcote09 April 2010
Paul RuddochMelton Country Park11 April 2016
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley Coventry Road19 May 2016
Paul RuddochMelton Country Park27 April 2015
Graham CalowStanton Road, Elmesthorpe18 April 2016
Graham CalowRecreation Ground, Desford Road, Narborough09 May 2017
Paul RuddochMelton Country Park27 April 2015
