Meligethes aeneus
These tiny (2.5 - 3mm) beetles are often abundant on any flowers during June and July. Occasionally, they can number a dozen or more on single flower-heads of Creeping Thistle or Ox-eye Daisy. M. aeneus belongs to the Nitidulidae family of Sap and pollen Beetles. The one pictured, was photographed at Eakring Flash in late July 2008.
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UK distribution of Meligethes aeneus
 

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Updated September 2011

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