Dolerus haematodes
Dolerus haematodes
Description
This is one of several very similar Dolerus species, the males being all black, but the females have an orange/red pronotum. With all Dolerus species detailed examination is recommended in order to identify them to species level.
Habitat
Wet grassland and marshy areas.
When to see it
April and May.
UK Status
Widespread in Britain but infrequent or not well recorded.
VC55 Status
Rare or under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured squares = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020



