Melanostoma mellinum

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    Description

    The abdomen of this species widens slightly posteriorly.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Grassland.

    When to see it

    April to October with peaks in May/June and July/August.

    UK Status

    Quite common and widespread in Britain,

    VC55 Status

    Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote
      24 August 2009
      male
    • Paul Ruddoch
      Melton Country Park
      15 August 2015
      male - on Hedge Parsley
    • Paul Ruddoch
      Melton Country Park
      08 May 2015
      male - on cuckoo flower
    • Paul Ruddoch
      Melton Country Park
      15 August 2015
      male - on Hedge Parsley
    • Paul Ruddoch
      Melton Country Park
      08 May 2015
      male - on cuckoo flower

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    UK Map