Downland Chafer
Omaloplia ruricola
Adult Downland Chafers inhabit dry grassland, calcareous downland, field margins, and other open places with light, sandy soil. They emerge in late spring and summer, flying among grasses and low vegetation while feeding on plant material. Their pale brown, hairy bodies blend readily with dry turf, while the larvae spend much of their longer life underground feeding on roots.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Downland Chafer