Dyschirius
politus (Dejean,
1825)
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| A small, predatory Ground Beetle of subterranean habits. Easily mistaken at a glance for one of the Bembidion Ground Beetles, Dyschirius politus has a longer, more slender abdomen. They prey on species of Bledius Rove Beetles and records are few from Nottinghamshire. This one was found on a sandy area of land at Vexation Lane near Edwinstowe in May 2013. Length 4.3mm. | |||
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Dyschirius
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