Please can you tell me what this is and whether it's a gardeners friend or not?
By Jvt
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Please can you tell me what this is and weather it's a gardeners friend or not?
Thanks, John
- 19 Apr, 2013
Answers
Definitely it is, and definitely it is
19 Apr, 2013
Had a closer look, and I think it's female stag beetle. Lessers are matt black, and there's a hint of brown on her, plus, her mandibles are shorter. She'll nip if you put your finger in front of her, but her husband rarely will because he hasn't the movement on his great jaws.
20 Apr, 2013
Looks like a girl i once went out with,
Friend.
20 Apr, 2013
Lol Dungy
20 Apr, 2013
Great thanks all.
20 Apr, 2013
Looks like the lesser stag beetle. Definite friend :)
19 Apr, 2013