Leistus spinibarbis
A colourful ground beetle, which is commonly found under logs or loose bark on fallen logs in a variety of habitats. Generally common in the areas we visit regularly. Although not totally evident in the photographs below, the adult has a beautiful metallic blue colouration.
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UK distribution of Leistus spinibarbis
 

The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares.

Updated September 2011

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