Graptus triguttatus

Graptus triguttatus

Description

Graptus triguttatus is a large (6 to 8 mm), distinctively marked species with pale brown elytra that are marked with two creamy-white blotches on each elytron, the ones at the rear often forming a ‘V’ pattern.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, good photos are required that show the key ID features. Also state the beetle's size in the comments box.

Habitat

Associated with Ribwort Plantain and also attracted to light.

When to see it

Most likely to be recorded between spring and autumn.

UK Status

Fairly widespread, particularly in the southern half of Britain.

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