Dromius meridionalis
A common ground beetle (Carabidae) which occurs in wooded habitats. There are other very similar species, so identification has to be with care. These were found resting under the loose bark of a mature Sycamore at Eakring in April 2010 (lower left) and attracted to MV light at Lound Wood in August 2011 (lower right)
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UK distribution of Dromius meridionalis
 

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Updated September 2011

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