This is a “dry-land” saldid, found on sandy heaths, on evolved dunes, fields and even on lawns. It is distributed throughout the British Isles, including the Orkneys and Shetlands, save perhaps for south-western Eire: it is more common in the northern part of its range.

Adults overwinter and mating takes place in May or early June. The new adults are present from July onwards.

Distribution:

Only one record found in Northants by Peter Kirkby in 2015 at Swaddywell Pit Nature Reserve.

Habitat:

Found in dry localities. Sandy heaths, wastelands, grasslands, evolved dunes, fields even lawns.

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