During the nineteenth century, the beetle was found in the Norfolk Broads and Lincolnshire Fens, but since 1910 it has been seen only at Pashford Poors Fen in Suffolk.
Throughout the nineteenth century, the beetle was found in the Norfolk Broads and Lincolnshire Fens. However, since 1910, sightings have been restricted to Pashford Poors Fen in Suffolk.