Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 212

This species is a small insect, measuring around 4.5 to 5.5 mm in length, with black antennae and predominantly black legs. The males have black pubescence on the middle part of the mesonotum and abdomen. It is found in various habitats including deciduous woodland edges, wooded areas, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. The flight period for this species is from March to September. The larvae have been discovered in soil, decomposing grass and leaves, and compost. Its distribution ranges from Russia, Siberia, and Central Asia to Mongolia, Western Europe, the United States, and Canada.