Peritrechus lundii

Peritrechus lundii

Description

Peritrechus lundii is often associated with Stork's-bll, Erodium cicutarium.  The front part of the pronotum has pale lateral keels. Antennae are black apart from the paler basal part of the 2nd segment.  The wing membrane has a pale apical spot. There is a single spine on the front femora.

Similar Species

Oher Peritrechus, but the apical white spot is of P lundii is distinctive

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good quality field photos or photos of a specimen, clearly showing antennae, pronotum and wing membrane.  Note any associated plant species.

Habitat

Dry grasslands, heaths and dunes, often with Stork's-bill 

When to see it

Adult: all year round.

Life History

Overwinters as an adult, becoming active in April-June when mating takes place.

UK Status

Local (ref: British Heteroptera checklist 2021, on British Bugs website)

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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