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Sphaeroderma rubidum - Sphaeroderma rubidum

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Sphaeroderma rubidum Sphaeroderma rubidum - Sphaeroderma rubidum dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 19 Aug 2023, 5:48 p.m. 17 Aug 2023, 3:18 p.m.
Sphaeroderma rubidum Sphaeroderma rubidum - Sphaeroderma rubidum dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 19 Aug 2023, 5:48 p.m. 17 Aug 2023, 3:18 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK but less so in the North and very common in the South East. Habitat includes: Anywhere with members of the Asteracea especially Thistles in places such as gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, roadside verges, field margins, coasts, wasteland etc.

Useful Links:

UK Beetles

UK Beetle Recording

www.eakringbirds.com

Gelding Conservation Trust, Nottingham

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