Sermylassa halensis
This colourful leaf beetle was attracted to an MV light operated in Sherwood Forest in August 2008. Presumably S. halensis is a fairly common species in Nottinghamshire, but which might be restricted in range by it's preference for areas of Bedstraw, on which the larvae feed. Length of the individual pictured was 5.5mm.
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UK distribution of Sermylassa halensis
 

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