Pyropterus nigroruber
A relatively small but conspicuous beetle, Pyropterus nigrogruber is one of the few members of the Lycidae family (Net-winged Beetles) found in the UK. This beetle attains a nationally notable/scarce status. There is one similar (but smaller) species, but this is the commonest at several Sherwood Forest sites.
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UK distribution of Pyropterus nigroruber
 

The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares.

Updated September 2011

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