Oxypselaphus obscurus
A small brown Ground Beetle, which was found underneath a log in mid-February 2009. As is the case with many similar species, several were found over-wintering together. A quite distinctive species, which is common across parts of the UK. Length 6.5mm.
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UK distribution of Oxypselaphus obscurus
 

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