| A
distinctively shaped ground beetle, but one hard to find
due to its subterraenean habits. Clivina fossor
is widespread over most of the UK, favouring farmland or
grassy areas. Around 5mm in length, the forelegs are
adapted for digging and this beetle provided some
difficulties in aquiring half decent photographs, through
its continuous desire to get below ground. We found
dozens of these beetles at Eakring Flash one year in late April,
which were brought to the surface through flooding, along
with thousands of other beetles. |
