Graptus triguttatus

Graptus triguttatus is a large (6 to 8 mm), distinctively marked species with pale brown elytra that are marked with two creamy-white blotches on each elytron, the ones at the rear often forming a ‘V’ pattern.

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Associated with Ribwort Plantain and also attracted to light.

Most likely to be recorded between spring and autumn.

Fairly widespread, particularly in the southern half of Britain.

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.