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With a length of between 1.4mm and 1.6mm, this tiny beetle has rarely
been recorded in Nottinghamshire. The only traceable county records come
from over a century ago, but more frequent sampling of old,
long-standing manure heaps, may produce more records. Once belonging to the
Psephalidae family (otherwise known as Short-winged Mould Beetles)
which is now incorporated within Staphylinidae
Euplectus sanguineus is one of two species, regularly found in
manure or compost heaps. Most other species live under bark and most of
the family are nationally rare on varying scales. |
