Tasgius ater (Gravenhorst, 1802)
Tasgius ater is one of several large, black Rove Beetles that can be found in a variety of habitats. The broad head is distinctive of Tasgius, but virtually all Staphylinidae are difficult to identify without the specimen being under a microscope.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Tasgius ater
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Wil Heeney. Trevor and Dilys Pendleton.

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Updated January 2022
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