Tetratoma desmarestii

Tetratoma desmarestii

Description

3.5 to 4.2 mm. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

This is a rare species in our area and it may be necessary to retain the specimen until confirmed by our County Recorder.

Habitat

Sometimes found on old Oaks and associated fungi.

When to see it

A nocturnal fungus beetle which may be found throughout the year – this is a winter active species.

Life History

A saproxylic species.

UK Status

Infrequent and very local in England and Wales classed as Notable B

VC55 Status

Rare 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