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Thursday 30 June 2011
Beetle id help please
Walking at Langfield Edge this morning I nearly stepped on this chap (or chapess?). I'm sure it is common but can anyone help with id please as I can't find it in my books.
Hi Jeff, yes I would agree that it's a Ground Beetle. As it's quite green it could be Carabus nemoralis which is found all over Britain. Nice photo. Linda
Hi Jeff
ReplyDeleteThe nearest I can find is Carabus monilis although its UK status is Nationally Scarce (B)
Perhaps Linda has a better idea.
Hi Jeff, yes I would agree that it's a Ground Beetle. As it's quite green it could be Carabus nemoralis which is found all over Britain. Nice photo. Linda
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda and CW for your helpful comments. I've posted an update received today from Mike Denton.
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