I have just found this beetle on an old piece of wood in the garden. It is about 3/4in long and its head and legs were a bit muddy, so probably lives on or near the ground I have searched my books but can't find him or her.
Any ideas as what it is?
Unusual Beetle
Unusual BeetleI have just found this beetle on an old piece of wood in the garden. It is about 3/4in long and its head and legs were a bit muddy, so probably lives on or near the ground I have searched my books but can't find him or her.
Any ideas as what it is? I am now a widow and live with my memories.
Re: Unusual BeetleI think I've got it! Have a look at The green rose chafer (Cetonia aurata)
There are a couple of others similar, but this one has that furry bit underneath "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
--Immanuel Kant Re: Unusual BeetleVery green!
I keep finding a shield bug on my shoulderbag when I've been picking apples. Just looked it up (not as shiny as yours) I think it's a Hawthorn Shieldbug Dance caller. http://mo-dance-caller.blogspot.co.uk/p/what-i-do.html
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Re: Unusual BeetleDefinitely a green rose chafer which is a scarab beetle. After your suggestion Ilona I googled it and found a very interesting video of U-tube. Apparently it lives on fruit, nectar and pollen.
It was really -forgive the pun- bugging me as to what it was. I am now a widow and live with my memories.
Re: Unusual BeetleIt's certainly beautiful.
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Re: Unusual BeetleI rescued one last year from drowning in the goldfish bath.
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