Scymnus frontalis

Description

A very small member of the ladybird family, the dark elytra marked with a pair of large orange-red spots which do not reach the edges of the elytra (c.f. Scymnus interruptus). 

Similar Species

Scymnus interruptus

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, good photos are required that show the key ID features. Also state the size in the comments box.

Habitat

Sparsely vegetated and sandy areas, post industrial sites, derelict areas etc.

When to see it

Mainly from April to August.

UK Status

Widespread in the southern half of Britain.

VC55 Status

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland, though possibly under recorded due to its small size.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

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Species profile

Species group:
Beetles
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Coccinellidae
Records on NatureSpot:
5
First record:
21/05/2016 (Higgott, Mike)
Last record:
19/05/2023 (Higgott, Mike)

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