Pterostichus oblongopunctatus
This seems to be a common Ground Beetle around much of both Sherwood Forest, but has been noted occasionally at Lound Wood near Eakring. There are many similarly coloured and sized Ground Beetles (Carabidae) but P. oblongopunctatus can be recognised by at least four puncture-like depressions in the elytra. Commonly found under bark or logs on the ground. Length around 10-12mm.
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UK distribution of Pterostichus oblongopunctatus
 

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