Bug1 - Cantharid beetle
By Llew
10 Jun, 2009
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I followed this chap round my garden this morning. He's about 1cm long. Anybody know what it is?
Anyway, he crawled around a bit of brickwork, and then.......(go to bug2)
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Yep. Found it, FrenchB.
It is indeed a Cantharid beetle.
First time I've seen or heard of one. :o)
10 Jun, 2009
As they say "You learn something new everyday..."
10 Jun, 2009
Eeew dont like it :o)))
17 Jun, 2009
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I think it's a Soldier Beetle (Cantharis fusca). Appears from Spring to Summer on plants, bushes and ground. Catches and eats small insects and occasionallly eats young shoots. Lives under leaves etc.
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