Common Malachite Beetle (Malachius bipustulatus)

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wirralbirder
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Common Malachite Beetle (Malachius bipustulatus)

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Common Malachite Beetle (Malachius bipustulatus):

Hi,

This Common Malachite Beetle (Malachius bipustulatus) was seen at Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB on 17th May 2015. The yellowish extensions to the antennal segments 2-4 and body shape shows it to be a male. I would be interested to know its status and distribution in Cheshire.

H.
Common Malachite Beetle (Malachius bipustulatus) - 17/05/2015 - Burton Mere Wetlands
Common Malachite Beetle (Malachius bipustulatus) - 17/05/2015 - Burton Mere Wetlands
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Re: Common Malachite Beetle (Malachius bipustulatus)

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Harry,

129 records for Malachite Beetle on the rECOrd database - see map below -from 1975 to 2014.

Steve

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wirralbirder
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Re: Common Malachite Beetle (Malachius bipustulatus)

Post by wirralbirder »

Hi Steve,

Many thanks.

Harry

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