Hydrothassa glabra explained

Hydrothassa glabra is a Europe species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelinae

Description

Hydrothassa glabra grows to 3 - 4mm in length and are dark metallic blue and orange-yellow in colour.[1] The elytra is coloured orange-yellow with lateral margins. It may be confused with H. marginella or H. hannoveriana.

Habitat

H. glabra is a widespread species, It has various host plants, particularly buttercups. Creeping buttercup and meadow buttercup' are especially prevalent as host plants.[2] Adults overwinter in grass tussocks.

Distribution

H. glabra is prevalent in central and northern Europe,[3] with a widespread and scattered distribution in the United Kingdom.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hydrothassa glabra (Herbst, 1783) . Coleoptera.org . 2017-01-22.
  2. Web site: Hydrothassa glabra (Herbst) . Database of Insects and their Food Plants (Biological Records Centre) . 2017-01-22.
  3. Web site: Hydrothassa glabra (Herbst, 1783) . Global Biodiversity Information Facility . 2016 . 2017-01-22.
  4. Web site: Hydrothassa glabra (Herbst, 1783) . National Biodiversity Network . 2012–2013 . 2017-01-22.