Meligethes atratus (Olivier 1790) (Family Nitidulidae)


On Crataegus

Couple on Anthriscus sylvestris

Length: 2.3-4.2mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? ? ? May - June
(Earliest: 23.5)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Gardens
Food:
(Larva)

Crataegus

Rosa canina
Possible Food:
(Larva)

Prunus

Sorbus
Food:
(Adult)

Anthriscus sylvestris Pollen

Heracleum sphondylium Pollen

Crataegus Pollen

UK Beetles: Meligethes atratus
Nature Spot: Meligethes atratus
Plant Parasites of Europe: Meligethes atratus


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