Anaspis maculata
A small and probably common beetle of Sherwood Forest. Distinctly shaped. Anaspis maculata is just one of a large number of species which belong to the Scraptiidae family, many of which are difficult to identify to species. It is most frequently found on flowers, with this one being of several beaten from blossom at Sherwood Forest CP in May 2009. Length around 3.5mm.
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UK distribution of Anaspis maculata
 

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Updated September 2011

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