Glischrochilus hortensis
# Glischrochilus hortensis

Glischrochilus hortensis is a species of beetle in the genus Glischrochilus of the family Nitidulidae. The genus are commonly known as 'sap-beetles'.

## Description

The species is approximately 4–6 mm in length and is a uniform dark colouration on its head, thorax and abdomen. It has four prominent orange blotches on the elytra.

It is very similar in appearance to Glischrochilus quadripunctatus. In difference it is stouter, with the sides of the thorax more or less continuous with the elytra.

## Distribution

Glischrochilus hortensis is a widespread Euro-Siberian species.

It is one of the three species of Glischrochilus found in the United Kingdom and has a wide distribution in England, Wales, and Scotland.

## Habitat

Glischrochilus hortensis is often found in woodland, particularly near exuding tree sap. It feeds on the tree sap and over-ripe fruit. A survey in Turkey in 2013 caught specimens in aerial traps baited with beer in a mixed broadleaved and coniferous tree forest.

It is active all-year round, but most often found in the months April to October.

