Common name
Orchid beetles
Number of species
1
Size Range
10-10mm
Tarsal formula
5-5-5
Lobed
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Description
One species in Britain which is quickly recognised in the field. Dascillus cervinus L. is 8-12mm long with a broad, slightly flattened elongate form and strongly-bilobed tarsi. Widely distributed but local, the beetles climb vegetation before flying and can be found relatively easily by eye during the summer months. Larvae are soil-dwelling root eaters.