Thick-legged flower beetle
Only the male has the swollen green thighs. The female's legs are slim.
| Where | Open flowers in meadows, gardens and road verges |
|---|---|
| Size | 8 to 10 mm |
| When | May to July |
It feeds on pollen and is a common sight on ox-eye daisies, dog roses and buttercups in early summer.
The wing cases narrow and part towards the tip, showing the thin flight wings underneath.
Traits
Habitat
Meadow
Colour
Green
Active
Day
To people
Harmless
Activity through the year
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Often confused with
Green dock beetleOpen entry ›
Gastrophysa viridulaRounded and shiny, with wing cases that cover the abdomen fully.
Questions
Is the Thick-legged flower beetle dangerous to people?
The Thick-legged flower beetle is harmless to people.
When can you see the Thick-legged flower beetle?
The Thick-legged flower beetle can be seen from May to July, by day.
Plate retouched from a museum specimen photo by Natural History Museum, CC0, GBIF Licence
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