Sphaeridium bipustulatum
Another member of the Histeridae family and one slightly better marked, although this group is very difficult to identifiy. It is a common species found in cattle dung, from which several were found at Penny Pasture Common in August 2008. Also found regularly in Longhorn Cattle dung in Sherwood Forest.
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UK distribution of Sphaeridium bipustulatum
 

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