Oedostethus quadripustulatus (Fabricius, 1792) 
This is a tiny Click Beetle and one which is a real rarity in Nottinghamshire with just two recent records. There is a record from Besthorpe, where it was recorded by Charlie Barnes in 2017, but more recently a number were turned up in non-typical habitat at Gedling, found by Adrian Dutton in July 2020. Thanks go to Adrian, who kindly provided the specimen below for photographing.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Oedostethus quadripustulatus  
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Charlie Barnes. Adrian Dutton.

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Updated August 2020

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