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Safari Tip:
A great way to get a close up view of chafers and other minibeasts is with
a special magnifier box - click here
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Latin name: Amphimallon solstitialis
Size: Approximately 20mms long.
Distribution: Found throughout the UK.
Months seen: June to August.
Habitat: Meadows, hedgerows and gardens.
Food: Plants and tree foliage.
Special features: Similar to the cockchafer but much smaller. They are declining in numbers now, but where found they are often seen in large numbers.
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