Beetle

Discussion in 'Garden Pest Management and Identification' started by IanC42, Mar 25, 2006.

  1. IanC42

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    My daughter came across a beetle in the garden this morning, its about 3cm long, black but blue legs and also blue tenticles which seem to be almost like a string of balls, any ideas before i need to post up a pic, we currently have not released it as its the first time i have seen one like this, we do get to see a stag beetle at least once a year in our garden but not seen this chappy before.
     
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    how mysterious...Post up the pic so we can see..
     
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    Turns out its an OIL BEETLE with a fascinating lifestyle. Pictures are accurate and also the time of year.
     

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