Bruchidius villosus
Bruchidius villosus
Description
A dark grey beetle only 2 or 3 mm long.
Recording advice
Adult - a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope and key feature photogrpahed. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Larval stage: photograph the mined pods; state host species in comments
Habitat
Areas containing Broom.
When to see it
Peak time for this species is May to July.
Life History
The larvae feed on the seeds of Broom.
UK Status
Widespread in the southern half of Britain.
VC55 Status
Occasional, though possibly under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020




