Malachius bipustulatus
A common UK species (but apparently rare in Scotland) the Malachite Beetle frequents flower meadows and similar habitats. Covered in black downy hairs, M. bipustulatus is one of 20 UK species belonging to the Melyridae family. It is often very common where it occurs.
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UK distribution of Malachius bipustulatus
 

The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares.

Updated September 2011

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