Dasytes plumbeus
Lat. “Dasytes plumbeus“ species
of family
“Soft-winged Flower Beetles“ 1 species
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.
