Epuraea silacea

Epuraea silacea

Description

A smallish brown beetle; the markings, when present, may vary considerably.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, photographic evidence is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used. Note the beetle's size and describe the identifying characters. It is advisable to retain the specimen in case further checks are needed.

Habitat

Associated with bracket fungi, particularly Dryad’s Saddle.

When to see it

Summer.

UK Status

Status in Britain not known.

VC55 Status

Occsional 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

No additional images available for this species.

All NatureSpot records