Species Account for Olibrus millefolii
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Olibrus millefolii (Paykull, 1800)
Coleoptera: Phalacridae
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Taxonomic group: beetles (Coleoptera) - Available county data
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Essex RDB: Listed
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Species text
This is a widespread and but very local beetle in southern England, most frequent in the Brecklands. It occurs on heathland, grassland, and probably hedge-banks. The larvae develop in the flower heads of yarrow and the adults feed on pollen. Grazing or cutting, on a rotational basis, is needed to maintain open conditions (Hyman & Parsons, 1992). References
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