Trechus quadristriatus (Schrank, 1781)
A small and common ground beetle, found in a variety of habitats. With such a small size, Trechus quadristriatus and the very similar Trechus obtusus are easily overlooked due to their small sizes and differences between the two are slight. Length 3.5-4mm. This one was found at Nettleworth Manor, near Mansfield Woodhouse in early October 2008.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Trechus quadristriatus
 
 
 
 
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). Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Natural England - Invertebrate Site Register 2006. Stuart Warrington. The National Trust (Clumber Park invertebrate records). Charlie Barnes. Peter Kirby (Ploughman Wood Invertebrate survey 1998 on behalf of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust). Martin Kennewell.

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Updated January 2025
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