Gastrophysa polygoni
Gastrophysa polygoni
Description
This is a small and colourful leaf beetle, no more than 5mm in length, with metallic green wing cases and head, whilst the thorax is orange.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Found around its host plants.
When to see it
Spring and summer.
Life History
Associated with plants of the Polygonum genus, including bistorts, knotweeds, and knotgrass.
UK Status
Widespread and quite frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 35 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
David Nicholls
Ulverscroft
18 May 2012
Graham Calow
Frolesworth
11 May 2015
Graham Calow
Jubilee Walk, Leire
13 May 2014
Kate Nightingale
Charnwood Lodge
04 June 2015
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