Aleochara bipustulata
Aleochara bipustulata
Description
Length 2 to 4.5 mm. A blackish coloured Rove Beetle with two orangey yellow spots - one on each wing case.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Various habitats, but particularly associated with Cabbage plants it has also been found in moss and flood refuse.
When to see it
Most records are between January and August.
Life History
This rove beetle is parasitic on the Cabbage root maggot and has been considered for introduction to Canada for biological control of this pest.
UK Status
Fairly frequent throughout England and Wales
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David Nicholls
Grace Dieu
03 May 2008
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