Hemiptera Species In Sherwood Forest: A Historical And Location-based Record (1800s - 2020).pdf

A Historical Overview (1800s - 2020)

This summary details the recorded locations and species of Hemiptera found in and around Sherwood Forest, with references to the sources used. The data is compiled from various studies and observations by Trevor and Dilys Pendleton, as well as other referenced authors.

## Families and Species:

- Nepidae (Water Scorpions):
- Nepa cinerea Water Scorpion (Linnaeus, 1758) recorded in Birklands West and Ollerton Corner (Carr, 1914).

- Corixidae (Water Boatmen):
- Cymatia coleoptrata (Fabricius, 1777), Corixa punctata (Illiger, 1807), Hesperocorixa linnaei (Fieber, 1848), and other species found in Birklands and Bilhaugh/Budby SF (Merritt, 2003; Pendleton, 2020).

- Sigara (Stalk-eyed Bugs):
- Numerous species recorded, including Sigara distincta (Fieber, 1848), S. dorsalis (Leach, 1817), and S. falleni (Fieber, 1848) in Birklands and Bilhaugh/Budby SF (Merritt, 2000; Pendleton, 2020).

- Naucoridae and Notonectidae (Water Striders):
- Ilyocoris cimicoides (Linnaeus, 1758) and various Notonecta species recorded in Birklands and Bilhaugh/Budby SF (Merritt, 2000; Pendleton, 2020).

- Veliidae:
- Microvelia reticulata (Burmeister, 1835) and Velia caprai (Tamanini, 1947) found in Birklands and Bilhaugh (Merritt, 1999).

- Gerridae (Water Striders):
- Several species, including Gerris lacustris (Linnaeus, 1758), Gerris odontogaster (Zetterstedt, 1828), and others recorded in Birklands and Bilhaugh/Budby SF (Merritt, Pendleton, 2000, 2003).

- Saldidae (Shore Bugs):
- Multiple species found in Birklands West and Ollerton Corner, including Chartoscirta cocksii (Curtis, 1835), Macrosaldula scotica (Curtis, 1835), and Saldula saltatoria (Linnaeus, 1758) (Carr, 1914; Godfrey, 2004).

- Tingidae (Lacebugs):
- Numerous species recorded, such as Acalypta parvula, Agramma laetum, Derephysia foliacea, and Dictyonota strichnocera in Birklands West/Sherwood Heath and Birklands and Bilhaugh (Godfrey, 2006; Pendleton, 2017).

- Microphysidae and Piesmatidae:
- Myrmedobia distinguenda (Reuter, 1884) and Piesma maculatum (Laporte, 1832) recorded in Birklands and Bilhaugh (Bedwell, 1913; Pendleton, 2016).

- Miridae (Leafhoppers):
- Adelphocoris lineolatus (Goeze, 1778) and Alloeotomus gothicus (Fallén, 1807) found in Birklands and Bilhaugh/Clipstone Old Qtr (Pendleton, 2009).

## Historical Distribution and Observations:

The data suggests a rich diversity of Hemiptera species in Sherwood Forest, with many records dating back to the late 1800s. The Pendletons' work, along with other referenced authors, has contributed significantly to understanding the distribution and presence of these insects over time. The locations mentioned include Birklands West, Ollerton Corner, Sherwood Heath, and Clipstone Old Qtr, indicating a widespread interest in studying Hemiptera across different areas within and around the forest.