DISCUSSION

A good array of invertebrate species were found during this survey. Particularly of interest was the discovery of a new species of Gliscrochilus sap beetle to Britain, which perhaps illustrates the dynamic nature of the surrounding area with a motorway and ship canal adjacent carrying goods from many parts of the world. Further new species to Britain of this genus are known to be in the process of publication (Nick Button pers. comm) so it has been timely to be able to add to this process and contribute towards an update of the British identification key of this group with the Woolston Eyes discovery.

The site has had a history of invertebrate surveys over the years with contributions from Bill Hardwick, Clive Washington, Philip Baldwin, John McGaw, Steve Priestley, Phil Brighton, Jonathan Guest, and others. The author plans to combine all of these records and comment further on the Woolston fauna in the future as part of 2023 allowance of Green Letter Days, therefore discussion is limited here.

Published 2022