Glischrochilus quadripunctatus, commonly known as the European bark beetle predator is a species of beetle in the genus Glischrochilus of the family Nitidulidae.[1]
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Description edit
The species is approximately 4–6 mm in length and is a uniform dark colouration on its head, thorax and abdomen. It has four prominent orange blotches on the elytra. The body of G. quadripunctatus is smooth and shiny and the rear edge of the thorax is narrower than the elytra.[2]
It is very similar in appearance to Glischrochilus hortensis.[2]
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Distribution edit
It is one of the three species of Glischrochilus found in the United Kingdom[3] and has a wide distribution in England, Wales, and Scotland.[1]
Habitat edit
It is active all-year round, but most often found in the months March to November around conifers.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Glischrochilus (Glischrochilus) quadripunctatus (Linnaeus, 1758)". National Biodiversity Network. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ a b c Chinery, M. (2012). Insects of Britain and Western Europe (Revised 3rd ed.). Bloomsbury. p. 274.
- ^ "Glischrochilus hortensis". NatureSpot. Retrieved 6 May 2016.