Gastrophysa viridula (De Geer, 1775)
A common and widespread leaf beetle, found on Dock. This was the first time that we have found this metallic green species, being swept from low vegetation at Penny Pasture Common in July 2009 and April 2011.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Gastrophysa viridula
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Richard Rogers. Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Tim Sexton. Netherfield Wildlife Group. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Wil Heeney. Charlie Barnes. Richard Davidson. NBGRC. Meg Skinner. Tom Shields. 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 November 2022

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