Green Tiger Beetle

Green Tiger Beetle Cicindela campestris (Linnaeus, 1758)
A common beetle inhabiting much of Nottinghamshire's open forests and woodlands on sandy soils. Green Tiger Beetle is especially easy to find at traditional heathland sites such as Budby South Forest, but has also benefitted from the demise of the coal industry and can now be found on many former colliery spoil heaps in the north-west of the county. This beetle seems quick to take advantage and move into suitable new areas, and it can also be found on brownfield sites waiting to be developed.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Martin Warne. Pauline Bradford. Nick Crouch. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. NBGRC. Brian Wetton. David and Veronica McGeever. David Shaw. Duncan Lyon. Paul and Helen Brock. John and Denise Bingham. Nick and Samantha Brownley.

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Updated January 2024


Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Cicindela campestris