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.
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