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Title: beetle
Post by: flossie 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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Post by: Robert_Brenchley 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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Post by: flossie on April 18, 2007, 08:17:29

Big - at least an inch long

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Post by: Robert_Brenchley 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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Post by: flossie on April 18, 2007, 16:34:42

Thanks - will google to find out more

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Post by: angle shades 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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