Hydrothassa marginella explained

Hydrothassa marginella is a Europe species of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelinae

Description

Hydrothassa marginella grows to 3.4 - 4.5mm in length and are dark metallic blue and orange-yellow in colour.^[1] The pronotum is coloured yellowish with lateral margins. It may be confused with H. glabra or H. hannoveriana.

Habitat

Hydrothassa marginella is a common and widespread species, active between the months of mid-April and August. It has various host plants, especially buttercups.^[2] Adults overwinter in grass tussocks.

Distribution

Hydrothassa marginella is prevalent in central and northern Europe.^[3]

External links

• List of references for Hydrothassa marginella (L., 1758) at Biodiversity Heritage Library

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hydrothassa marginella (Linnaeus, 1758) . Coleoptera.org . 2017-01-22.
2. Web site: Hydrothassa marginella (L.) . Database of Insects and their Food Plants (Biological Records Centre) . 2017-01-22.
3. Web site: Hydrothassa marginella (Linnaeus, 1758) . Global Biodiversity Information Facility . 2016 . 2017-01-22.