Ocypus aeneocephalus
A large Rove Beetle, which was found on Budby South Forest in early October 2009, providing Sherwood Forest with a new species. According to the available literature, Ocypus aeneocephalus is fairly common beetle across the UK.
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UK distribution of Ocypus aeneocephalus
 

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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