Cryptocephalus moraei (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Once thought to be a rare species in Nottinghamshire. We currently know of a number of locations where this beetle is found, but many of the old pit tops should be capable of holding this species. It is found on species of St John's Wort (Hypericum) with known sites including the former colliery sites of Gedling Pit Top, Bevercotes Pit Wood and Warsop Main Pit Top among others. Recorded from the Sherwood Forest NNR for the first time in 2023.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Cryptocephalus moraei
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Peter Smith. Netherfield Wildlife Group. Nick and Samantha Brownley.

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 January 2025

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