Metoecus paradoxus (Linnaeus, 1761) 
Widely recorded across Nottinghamshire, but records are certainly uncommon, as this seems to be one species which will only ever be recorded on a casual basis. There are known recent records from Rainworth Heath NR, Lound Wood (to MV light), Wollaton Park, NTU Brackenhurst Estate and Misterton Soss, but this species could occur anywhere.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Metoecus paradoxus 
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Phil Lee. Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Wil Heeney. Meg Skinner. Brian Wetton.

You can contribute your own records to help us gain an accurate status of this species in Nottinghamshire. Send an Excel spreadsheet of your records via the 'contact us' link at the top of the homepage.

Updated January 2025
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