Gauropterus fulgidus
A fairly large Rove Beetle, which was discovered underneath a small log in Budby South Forest in mid-August 2009. Identification took months to confirm, due to the large number of Staphs exhibiting similar structure and colouration. Length 9mm.
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UK distribution of Gauropterus fulgidus
 

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Updated September 2011

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