Aphrodes makarovi (Zachvatkin, 1948)
This common species is very near the size of the Aprophora's and can appear similar at a glance. Aphrodes sp have a sharply pointed vortex with a median keel, which immediately helps towards identification. Aphrodes makarovi is common and widespread, being found on a range of low growing plants. The example pictured, were found at Warsop Main Pit Top in August 2011.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Aphrodes makarovi
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Peter Kirby (Bentinck Tip & Void Invertebrate survey 2007). Peter Kirby (Ploughman Wood Invertebrate survey 1998 on behalf of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust). Jim Flanagan.

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Updated January 2022
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