Meligethes atratus

Description

Length 2.5 to 3.8 mm. A typical small black pollen beetle, which needs detailed examination to be sure of the species.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, photographic evidence is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used. Note the beetle's size and describe the identifying characters. It is advisable to retain the specimen in case further checks are needed.

Habitat

Frequents flower meadows and hedgerows with blossom.

When to see it

Spring and summer.

Life History

Develops in the flowers of roses.

UK Status

Widespread in the southern half of Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Beetles
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Nitidulidae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
05/06/2014 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
05/06/2014 (Calow, Graham)

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