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Insects - Oedemera nobilis Insects - Oedemera nobilis
Oedemera nobilis
Length 10mm

Distinctive little beetle; body is shiny green and surprisingly slender. Elytra taper and splay towards tip of abdomen and do not completely cover wings. Male has distinctive swollen hind femora. Seen May­August. Common and widespread in S England and Wales. Favours grassy places and visits flowers to feed on pollen.
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