Denticollis linearis
Although not structurally obvious at first glance, this is actually a click beetle (Elateridae) Denticollis linearis is a common species of grassy areas, these were found and photographed at Sherwood Forest CP in May 2008 and 2010. The black form of this beetle shown in the lower two photographs is far less common than the brown form. We have only seen this colour form on two occasions, both at Sherwood Forest CP in 2008 and 2010.
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UK distribution of Denticollis linearis
 

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Updated September 2011

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