Megalocoleus molliculus

Megalocoleus molliculus

Description

Length 4.5 mm.  There are two species in this genus, both of which are fairly distinctive. The tibial spines are wider than the tibial width and the apical segment of the tarsi is dark. Megalocoleus molliculus is pale blue-green in colour, mottled with grey. The upper surface is covered in fine brown hairs.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good quality photographs are required to support records please.

Habitat

Found in a variety of grassland habitats, feeding on Yarrow.

When to see it

Adult: July to September.

UK Status

A common and widespread species throughout the UK.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records