Agabus sturmii
Description
This predaceous diving beetle is similar to a number of others and specimens must be examined for a safe identification.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Found in ponds and pools.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 160 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham CalowNear Great Glen18 May 2018specimen examined
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015