Dicheirotrichus placidus

*Dicheirotrichus placidus* (Gyllenhal, 1827)
A small but attractive ground beetle, Dicheirotrichus placidus is usually found close to bodies of water. There are a number of Nottinghamshire records, many of which have been supplied by Bob Merritt during his time working most areas and stretches of water in the county. The individuals illustrated were found in a leaf litter sample, taken from damp woodland at Misson Carr in April 2023 and from under loose bark with other carabids, escaping flood water at Warsop Main Pit Top in March 2026.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Bob Merritt. Allan and Annette Binding (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Wil Heeney. Stuart Warrington. The National Trust (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Nick and Samantha Brownley.

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Updated March 2026