Rhyzobius litura

Rhyzobius litura (Fabricius, 1787)
Another very small beetle, and although not initially obvious, is a Ladybird (Coccinellidae). From the numerous adults we have found, Rhyzobius litura measures around 2.5mm - 3mm at maximum and although its overall colouration is generally light brown, some examples can be very dark brown to almost black as shown. Probably the best way to find this beetle, is by beating the lower branches of trees and shrubs, or by sweep netting.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. M L Denton (2002 Sherwood Forest Coleoptera survey). Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Natural England - Invertebrate Site Register 2006. Allan and Annette Binding. Tim Sexton. Andy Godfrey (2006 Sherwood Heath SSSI invertebrate survey). Peter Kirby (Bentinck Tip & Void Invertebrate survey 2007). Stuart Warrington. The National Trust (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Allan and Annette Binding (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Wil Heeney. NBGRC. Meg Skinner. Peter Kirby (Ploughman Wood Invertebrate survey 1998 on behalf of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust). Maria Justamond and David Williams. Nick and Samantha Brownley.

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Updated May 2025


Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Rhyzobius litura