Hydrothassa hannoveriana explained

Hydrothassa hannoveriana is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelinae. It is found in Europe.

Description

Hydrothassa hannoveriana grows to 3.5 - 5.0mm in length and are dark metallic blue and orange-yellow or reddish in colour.[1] The elytra are coloured yellowish in median longitudinal strips. These elytral marks may fuse, especially at the rear in females; the median stripe may also be broken or absent. The species may be confused with H. glabra or H. marginella.

Habitat

It has various host plants, especially buttercups and marsh-marigolds.[2]

Distribution

H. hannoveriana have a scattered distribution in central and northern Europe.[3] In the United Kingdom it is designated as 'Nationally Scarce' and categorised by the IUCN criteria "vulnerable".[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hydrothassa hannoveriana (Fabricius, 1775) . Coleoptera.org . 2017-01-22.
  2. Web site: Hydrothassa hannoveriana . Database of Insects and their Food Plants (Biological Records Centre) . 2017-01-22.
  3. Web site: Hydrothassa hannoveriana (Fabricius, 1775) . Global Biodiversity Information Facility . 2016 . 2017-01-22.
  4. Web site: Hydrothassa hannoveriana (Fabricius, 1775) . National Biodiversity Network . 2012–2013 . 2017-01-22.