Dromius quadrimaculatus
This colourful Ground Beetle was found after dark, climbing the trunk of a Silver Birch in Sherwood Forest in September 2008. It was caught, taken home and photographed the following morning and later released back at the place of capture. Subsequent identification proved that this is Dromius quadrimaculatus, a small species with a length of 7mm.
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UK distribution of Dromius quadrimaculatus
 

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