Bruchus loti

Bruchus loti

Description

1.7 to 2.5 mm. A grey seed eating leaf beetle. The basal part of the antenna is pale brown as is most of the foreleg.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Habitat

A variety of open habitats and grassy places.

When to see it

March to November with a peak in May and June.

UK Status

Widespread in the southern half of Britain, less frequent elsewhere.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

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

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records