Dasytes aeratus
A small thin beetle, superficially looking similar to the eye to one of the Cantharidae. This species was new to us in early May 2011, when several turned up at a light trap operated on the edge of Lound Wood, Eakring. The adults are often found visiting flowers. Length 5mm.
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UK distribution of Dasytes aeratus
 

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Updated September 2011

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