Sulphur Beetle - Cteniopus sulphureus
Favourite Photos
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Sulphur Beetle - Cteniopus sulphureus | dylan | Goat Gully | 28 Oct 2021, 8:49 p.m. | 5 Jul 2021, 4:04 p.m. | |
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Sulphur Beetle - Cteniopus sulphureus | dylan | Goat Gully | 6 Jul 2021, 2:13 p.m. | 5 Jul 2021, 3:38 p.m. |
Species Description
Widespread but local around coasts. Most common to the North East of Cambridge. Habitat includes: Dry places such as sand dunes, chalk downland etc. Length: 7 - 8 mm. Diet: Nectar and Pollen from Yarrow, Small Teasel, Wild Carrot, Wood Sage etc. Flight period: July where they can be seen in huge numbers.