Pyrochroa serraticornis
Pyrochroa serraticornis is one of just three European species, all of which are found in the UK. They are more commonly known as Cardinal Beetles, due to their bright red coloration and belong to the Pyrochroidae family. The larva is carnivorous and lives under loose bark or within rotting wood. The adults are very conspicuous and quite common around the Eakring Flash area. All the ones we have found have been on foliage, usually at the top of long grass. They can be found from May-July.
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UK distribution of Pyrochroa serraticornis
 

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Updated September 2011

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