Hoplia philanthus (Fuessly, 1775), (Welsh chafer)


8 Jan 2017 at OSGR: SU00 in Dorset, England

Record Summarynumerous buried larvae, in sandy soil under moss (Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus) in lawn
Found asLarva
Date8 January 2017
OS grid refOSGR: SU00
Lat/Lon50° 50’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland
Voucher8 Jan 2017[B]
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Notes:

Length (opened out): 22mm.

Head capsule width: 3.3mm.

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