Sepedophilus immaculatus (Stephens, 1832)
S. immaculatus is a member of the Staphylinidae Family, known more commonly as Rove Beetles, which have most of their abdominal segments exposed. The largest example of the group is the Devil's Coach Horse, a familiar and imposing species. Over 1000 species of Staphylinidae in the UK, most are scavengers and can be found in a variety of sites. They generally inhabit leaf litter and and other decaying matter and are good fliers. Length around 3-4mm.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Sepedophilus immaculatus
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. M L Denton (2002 Sherwood Forest Coleoptera survey).

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Updated January 2022

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