| DESCRIPTION |
Approximately 20mm. This ever increasing species has a wonderful bluish colour to the upper surface with the grooved elytra slightly hairy and contrasting nicely with the tawny orange legs and antennae. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Often found in the seed heads of Wild Carrot where they sit chewing on the seeds. Attracted to light, especially moth traps and sometimes in large numbers. |
| DISTRIBUTION |
Common in the South and increasing its range.
|
| HABITAT |
Dry well drained habitats, especially coastal areas where foodplant grows.
|
| PERIOD |
May to October. |
