2024 has added an extra 183 records to the data set, a small increase of 11 from last year. This takes the total to 11531. iRecord was again the only data and verification source this year with some records also being verified from iNaturalist. 

There were no additional species added this year, still recording 46 of the 67 species in the Water bugs group. With 7 Litter bugs and Shore bug species still being recorded from 28 on the UK list. We haven't recorded in anymore 10Km or 5Km squares this year. We are still recording in 43 of the 45 10km grid squares, just 2 more to go.We are also recording in 110 of the 128 5Km squares with most of those now missing only in the South of the county and around the edges of the county.  

We dont get that many records for Hesperocorixa moesta but it was found at both ends of the County this year at Ring Haw Field Station and Lilbourne Meadows.

I have taken on the National recorder role this year and while still recording and collating the data for Northants my focus has changed. You can see my wider wider work on the keys and guides at www.aquaticbugs.com 

                   Hesperocorixa moesta