Phaedon armoraciae (Linnaeus, 1758)
A common leaf beetle, who's identification is made more complicated by at least two other similar species. It often favours waterside vegetation, a situation to where these were found at Penny Pasture Common, Eakring Meadows. The adults can be found on several marginal plants including Watercress. Length around 4mm.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Phaedon armoraciae
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Allan and Annette Binding (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Charlie Barnes.

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Updated November 2017
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