Amara apricaria (Paykull, 1790)
A common Ground Beetle, often found in gardens and around arable fields etc. Measuring 6.5-9mm in length, this was one of many adults which were attracted to an MV light operated at Eakring Flash at the end of July 2008.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Amara apricaria
 
 
 
 
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). Charlie Barnes. David Shaw.

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Updated January 2022

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