Mint Leaf Beetle

Chrysolina herbacea

Description

Over all length 7 to 11mm. A glossy, metallic green all over and covered with tiny pits.

Habitat

Damp places, often near water. The food plants are mints and their allies.

Status and Distribution

Mainly restricted to the south of England. Uncommon in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best Time to See

May to September.

All photography taken at the Netherfield Lagoons, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
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