About Glischrochilus hortensis (Geoffroy, 1785)
Glischrochilus hortensis (Geoffroy, 1785) is approximately 4–6 mm long. Its head, thorax and abdomen all have a uniform dark coloration, and it has four prominent orange blotches on its elytra. This species looks very similar to Glischrochilus quadripunctatus, but can be distinguished by its stouter body shape, with thorax sides that are more or less continuous with the elytra. It is a widespread Euro-Siberian species. It is one of three Glischrochilus species found in the United Kingdom, with a wide distribution across England, Wales, and Scotland. It is most often found in woodland, particularly near exuding tree sap. It feeds on tree sap and over-ripe fruit. A 2013 survey in Turkey collected specimens of this species in aerial traps baited with beer, placed in a mixed forest of broadleaved and coniferous trees. While it can be active year-round, it is most commonly encountered between April and October.
