Beris geniculata

Beris geniculata (Haliday in Curtis, 1830)
Beris geniculata is one of six species of Beris occurring in the UK, which can be identified from photographs by a combination of leg and abdomen colour. Beris geniculata is typically found in damp woodland and riverside habitats, often where Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) grows. The one illustrated was found in a wet meadow containing much Angelica, near Edwinstowe in July 2016.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Netherfield Wildlife Group. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Peter Kirby (Bentinck Tip & Void Invertebrate survey 2007). Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Brian Wetton.

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Updated November 2022


Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Beris geniculata