Xantholinus longiventris
Xantholinus longiventris
Description
A long, dark, slim bodied rove beetle. The head and thorax are quite elongated.
Similar Species
The species Xantholinus longiventris and Xantholinus linearis can only be separated by microscopic examination.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Various habitats but favours damper areas.
When to see it
All year but peaking in spring and summer.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 248 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham Calow
Sapcote
15 May 2013
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
30 March 2014
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
06 April 2015
specimen examined.
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
30 March 2014
specimen examined
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