Glischrochilus hortensis

This is one of three species of Glischrochilus beetles found in the UK. These are small beetles (around 5mm in length). G. Hortensis has black elytra with a total of four large orange blotches.

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Often found in woodland. It is usually found under tree bark or at sap runs, but also flies actively.

All year round, but best time is April to October.

Feeds on sap and ripe fruit.

Widespread but most common in the Midlands and eastern England.

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.