A False Blister Beetle - Oedemera lurida

This False Blister beetle is likely Oedemera lurida which is less specatacular than its close relative withi ts very swollen rear legs Oedemera nobilis

 

Oedemera lurida A False Blister Beetle

Length 5 to 8 mm.

Descripton A generally long and slender species, which is a greyish sage green in colour. It often leaves its elytra (wing cases) agape

Active in bright sunshine in open habitats with plenty of wild flowers such as Hawthorn and umbellifers, where they feed on pollen and nectar.

Life History  Larvae develop in dead herbaceous stems.

Green Lacewing Chrysopa perla

This Green Lacewing is Chrysopa likely perla Dark 2nd Antennal Segment and roundish  spot between the eyes

Length: 10 to 12 mm, Wingspan: 25 to 30 mm.

Description   This is a blue-green lacewing with black wing veins and extensive black markings on its head and thorax. The second antennal segment is black and it also has a black underside to its abdomen.

The other similar species is the supposedly rare Chrysopa dorsalis which is associated with Pine trees. The main distinguishing feature is the pale spot between the eyes - which is roundish in C. perla and more oval in C. dorsalis.

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