Calodromius spilotus

Calodromius spilotus

Alternative names
Dromius quadrinotatus
Description

Calodromius spilotus is a small species, measuring around 3.5 to 4.5 mm long. It has a rather flat body shape and black head , the pronotum is reddish-brown, the elytra dark brown with two pale markings on each.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Please provide a photograph and an indication of size.

Habitat

It is exclusively arboreal and maybe found on the trunks of many tree species at night.

When to see it

Adults occur throughout the year, peaking in abundance during the summer, they are nocturnal and active year-round in all but the very coldest spells.

Life History

Mating begins in late autumn.

UK Status

It is generally common throughout England and Wales, rather more local and scattered further north to the Scottish Highlands.

VC55 Status

Quite frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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