Ptomaphagus subvillosus

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Description

Length 2.2 to 3.7 mm this is a small dark brown beetle which is very similar to other members of the genus and requires detailed examination to arrive at the species.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Associated with carrion.

When to see it

All year but especially in Spring.

UK Status

Widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 37 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.

  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    15 May 2013
    specimen examined
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    19 March 2013
    specimen examined
  • JamesCalow
    Nailstone
    07 April 2017
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    17 April 2013
    specimen examined

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species data profile ?

Species profile

Species group:
Beetles
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Leiodidae
Records on NatureSpot:
4
First record:
19/03/2013 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
07/04/2017 (Calow, James)

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  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    19 March 2013
    specimen examined