Philonthus cognatus

Description

Adults are 8 to 11 mm long. They are black in colour with a green metallic sheen on the elytra which are are profusely pitted. A distinctive feature of this species is that the underside of the first antennal segment is yellow, contrasting with the black upperside.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Often found in semi-natural habitats with damp soils, such as open woodland and heath grassland.

When to see it

All year peaking in spring and summer.

UK Status

Common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Beetles
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Staphylinidae
Records on NatureSpot:
26
First record:
30/09/1987 (Derek Lott)
Last record:
18/11/2024 (Isabel Raval)

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