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flossie

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beetle
« on: April 17, 2007, 21:40:33 »
Found this chap on the coastal footpath around Flanborourgh Head.  Does anyone know what breed he is?
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Re: beetle
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2007, 23:21:34 »
What size was it? It looks like one of the oil beetles. The larvae of the British ones are parasitic on solitary bees.
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Re: beetle
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2007, 08:17:29 »
Big - at least an inch long
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Re: beetle
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2007, 09:20:57 »
Those are the big oil beetlers, but I don't know the species. I badly need a few more insect identification books.
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Re: beetle
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2007, 16:34:42 »
Thanks - will google to find out more
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Re: beetle
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2007, 17:45:57 »
:)

he's a beauty must look out for one of those,

Robert - I have Collins Complete British Insects by Michael Chinery which I find very helpful /shades x
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