Oulema obscura (Stephens, 1831)
A small leaf beetle, which was found over-wintering underneath the bark of felled Willow at Eakring Meadows in early March 2010. Oulema obscura was originally thought to be a fairly common species in Notts, but there have been very few forthcoming records in recent years. There are a number of very similar species, to make any ID slightly difficult, including Lema cyanella. Length around 3mm.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Oulema obscura
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Liam Andrews. Peter Kirby (Bentinck Tip & Void Invertebrate survey 2007).

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Updated August 2024
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