Tachyporus hypnorum
A small but fairly distinctive Rove Beetle, of which we found two adults in late March 2010. Both were found under moss growing on tree stumps at Sherwood Forest CP. A common species, found in a range of habitats, but it's speed makes Tachyporus hypnorum, often difficult to catch, let alone photograph.
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UK distribution of Tachyporus hypnorum
 

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Updated September 2011

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