Dasytes plumbeus Lat. “Dasytes plumbeus“
Dasytes plumbeus is a species of beetle that is native to the Paleartic, but has also been introduced to North America….
Description
Dasytes plumbea is a small, dark beetle, highly polished with a greenish or bluish reflection, approximately 4–5 mm long. It is a pollen and nectar feeder, often transporting pollen to other flowers in the process.
Range
It is common throughout central, northern, and western Europe; it has also been found in North America, mainly around Greater Vancouver.
Habitat
It is usually found on flowers and shrubs along embankments and the edges of forests; adults are also found on decomposing wood, while larvae are predators there.









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Further Information
„Dasytes plumbeus“ on wikipedia.org
„Dasytes plumbeus“ on iNaturalist.org
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