Peritrechus lundii - Peritrechus lundii
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Peritrechus lundii - Peritrechus lundii | dylan | Eastville park | 30 Mar 2024, 8:29 p.m. | 30 Mar 2024, 11:59 a.m. | |
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Peritrechus lundii - Peritrechus lundii | dylan | Eastville park | 30 Mar 2024, 8:29 p.m. | 30 Mar 2024, noon |
Species Description
Widespread but scattered and local in the South, becoming rare in the North. Probably under-recorded. Habitat includes: dry grassland, heaths, dunes, well-drained grassy banks, roadside verges etc. Feeds on a range of plants but strongly associated with the Crane's-bill family (Geraniaceae); particularly Common Stork's-bill (Erodium cicutarium). Seen: All year round. Length: 4 - 5 mm