Dasytes plumbea

Dasytes plumbea is a species of beetle that is native to the Paleartic, but has also been introduced to North America.
The species name is frequently misspelled as "plumbeus" in the literature.

Description

Dasytes plumbea is a small, dark beetle, highly polished with a greenish or bluish reflection, approximately 4–5 mm long. It is a pollen and nectar feeder, often transporting pollen to other flowers in the process.

Range

It is common throughout central, northern, and western Europe; it has also been found in North America, mainly around Greater Vancouver.

Habitat

It is usually found on flowers and shrubs along embankments and the edges of forests; adults are also found on decomposing wood, while larvae are predators there.