Amara lunicollis

Description

7.5 to 9 mm long. Quite similar to other members of the genus and detailed examination is required.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

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Habitat

Grassland, heathland and post-industrial ground.

When to see it

Can be found in most months of the year, probably peaking around May

UK Status

Widespread and frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Beetles
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Carabidae
Records on NatureSpot:
12
First record:
30/09/1987 (Derek Lott)
Last record:
14/05/2023 (Nicholls, David)

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