BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Malachius bipustulatus (L., 1758) (Malachite Beetle)
| Notes (MWS) | A common metallic green beetle with red tips to the elytra. |
| Personal Observation | Possibly mimics the Green Bottle (Lucilia caesar) with the red tips of the elytra resembing the fly's eyes - at least I mistook a Green Bottle for this species at first glance on 31/7/06. |
Records (and photo sets)
| Taxon | Summary | Date | Vice-county | Country |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachius bipustulatus | Imago | 29 May 2004 | West Gloucestershire | England | 4 |
| Malachius bipustulatus | Imago | 5 June 1975 | Berks | England | 2 |
Suggested Literature
Malachius bipustulatus may be covered by literature listed under:
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BIOTA (living things) |
Eukaryota (eukaryotes) |
ANIMALIA (animals) |
ARTHROPODA (arthropods) |
HEXAPODA (hexapods) |
INSECTA (insects) |
COLEOPTERA (beetles) |
Feeding and other inter-species relationships
Malachius bipustulatus is associated with:
There may be taxa associated with Malachius bipustulatus listed at higher taxonomic level
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COLEOPTERA (beetles) |
Associated with Malachius bipustulatus:
Malachius bipustulatus may be associated with taxa listed at higher taxonomic level
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ANIMALIA (animals) |
INSECTA (insects) |
COLEOPTERA (beetles) |
