Amara eurynota (Panzer, 1796)
A common ground beetle (Carabidae), frequenting most dry habitats. There are several other similarly coloured species, which are a very difficult group to identifiy, although Amara eurynota is the largest. The one in the photographs was found at Warsop Main Pit Top in April 2009 and measured approximately 11.5mm.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Amara eurynota
 
 
 
 
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). Wil Heeney. Charlie Barnes. NBGRC.

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Updated January 2024
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