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Antirrhinum Beetle - Brachypterolus pulicarius

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Antirrhinum Beetle Antirrhinum Beetle - Brachypterolus pulicarius dylan Laundry Lane 29 Apr 2023, 9:59 p.m. 28 Apr 2023, 1:50 p.m.
Antirrhinum Beetle Antirrhinum Beetle - Brachypterolus pulicarius dylan Laundry Lane 29 Apr 2023, 9:59 p.m. 28 Apr 2023, 1:51 p.m.
Antirrhinum Beetle Antirrhinum Beetle - Brachypterolus pulicarius dylan Laundry Lane 29 Apr 2023, 9:59 p.m. 28 Apr 2023, 1:51 p.m.
Antirrhinum Beetle Antirrhinum Beetle - Brachypterolus pulicarius dylan Laundry Lane 29 Apr 2023, 9:59 p.m. 28 Apr 2023, 1:51 p.m.
Antirrhinum Beetle Antirrhinum Beetle - Brachypterolus pulicarius dylan Laundry Lane 29 Apr 2023, 9:59 p.m. 28 Apr 2023, 1:51 p.m.
Antirrhinum Beetle Antirrhinum Beetle - Brachypterolus pulicarius dylan Laundry Lane 29 Apr 2023, 9:59 p.m. 28 Apr 2023, 1:51 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but scattered in the southern half of the UK, becoming rare in the North. Habitat includes: Anywhere with Toadflax (Linaria) and relatives such as gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, meadows, wasteland, roadside verges etc. Other names include: Toadflax Flower-eating Beetle.

Similar to:

  • Brachypterolus antirrhini
  • Brachypterolus linariae
  • Brachypterolus vestitus

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