Byturus tomentosus
Known as a pest of Raspberries, B. tormentosus is a very common beetle. It is often found on flowers, which is where this one was taken at Sherwood Forest in July 2008, with a sweep net. The whole beetle is covered with olive hairs, making it distinctive to ID. Size around 4mm.
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UK distribution of Byturus tomentosus
 

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Updated September 2011

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