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Glyptobothrus vagans
Dark, greyish brown with little variation. The pronotum has incurved side-keels and dark wedge-shaped markings. In mature adults the abdomen develops an orange or orange-red tinge extending to the hind femora, which have two dark bands. Adults appear by late June and July but only survive until October. Size: 13 - 21 mm
Dry heathland, frequently in areas of pure heather without grasses. The eggs are laid just below the surface of the soil.
Spotted on Jun 14, 2013
Submitted on Jun 15, 2013
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