Rhizophagus nitidulus
Another small species, the one photographed measuring around 4.5mm in length. Rhizophagus nitidulus is one of several species in the UK, belonging to the Monotidae family and are generally found near fungi. During the Winter months, they may be found under bark. The one pictured was found after dark at the end of Febraury 2009 and was the first recorded at Sherwood Forest NNR since 1983.
     
 
 
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