Agrilinus
ater (De Geer, 1774)
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Formerly Aphodius ater
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| This fairly large species was found in Horse dung at Clipstone Old Quarter, part of the Sherwood Forest NNR, in early April 2009. It's identity was confirmed as being Agrilinus ater, the first time we have recorded this species. Quite a distinctive species through size and alone, with a length of around 5mm in the ones photographed. Occasionally, some specimens are found can be found, with a dull, reddish colouration to the elytra. | |||
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Agrilinus
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