Machimus atricapillus (Fallén, 1814)
A common robberfly, this Machimus atricapillus was found at Warsop Main Pit Top in July 2012. Normally hard to approach, let alone photograph, this male was extremely confiding. Robberflies are predatory on many other species of flies and other insects.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Machimus atricapillus
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Pauline Bradford. David Shaw. Stuart Warrington. The National Trust (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Sherwood Forest Invertebrate Directory 2014. Netherfield Wildlife Group. 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 2024
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