Tetratoma desmarestii
3.5 to 4.2 mm.
This is a rare species in our area and it may be necessary to retain the specimen until confirmed by our County Recorder.
Sometimes found on old Oaks and associated fungi.
A nocturnal fungus beetle which may be found throughout the year – this is a winter active species.
A saproxylic species.
Infrequent and very local in England and Wales classed as Notable B
Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David Nicholls
Bradgate Park
15 October 2020
photo: Graham Finch
David Nicholls
Bradgate Park
15 October 2020
photo: Graham Finch
David Nicholls
Bradgate Park
15 October 2020
David Nicholls
Bradgate Park
15 October 2020
photo: Graham Finch
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Beetles
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Coleoptera
- Family:
- Tetratomidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 15/10/2020 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 15/10/2020 (Nicholls, David)
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