Amara similata
Amara similata
Description
This Amara is 8-9mm with a metallic (brass/copper) sheen. Like A. aenea it has black femora and brown tibiae. It has shallow depressions (foveae) on the pronotum.
Similar Species
Detailed examination with a microscope or good lens is needed to separate this species from other Amara beetles.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Found in fields and gardens, often in damper habitats and near water.
When to see it
Most often seen between spring and summer
UK Status
Widespread in England and Wales
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 78 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham Calow
Sapcote
07 April 2013
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote
10 May 2012
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote
28 March 2013
specimen examined
David Nicholls
Martinshaw Wood
16 May 2009
Graham Calow
Sapcote
07 April 2013
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote
28 March 2013
specimen examined
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