Salicarus roseri

Salicarus roseri

Alternative names
Sthenarus roseri
Description

A very variable species found on willows, ranging from yellowish to orange to dark-brown, often with a darker marking on the corium creating a U shape. Tibial spines arise from small black spots, and the femora are usually reddish. The antennae are short. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Careful examination of the specimen is needed, with a series of good field or specimen photos.  You must note the plant species on which you found it. 

Habitat

Areas containing Willow.

When to see it

Summer

Life History

Associated with Willow species.

UK Status

Widely scattered (ref. UK checklist 2021 on British Bugs website) mainly in southern and central England

VC55 Status

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Further Information

see British Bugs webpage

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