Beetle ID

Elaine G · « **on:** June 28, 2018, 12:31 »

Found this fella outside earlier in an old washing up bowl.

After looking in my little book my first guess would be a glow worm. I didn’t even know that wasn’t a worm!
However if anyone knows better, especially if it’s ‘foe’ could they please let me know so,that I can deal with appropriately

Elaine

Goosegirl · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2018, 12:51 »

Could it be a cockchafer? I once had something similar on or by the edge of my pool.

DanielCoffey · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2018, 15:42 »

That looks right for a Cockchafer to me.

8doubles · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2018, 20:54 »

May bug .

sunshineband · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2018, 22:03 »

Quote from: 8doubles on June 28, 2018, 20:54

May bug .

sunshineband · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2018, 22:06 »

Quote from: DanielCoffey on June 28, 2018, 15:42

That looks right for a Cockchafer to me.

Yes aka May Bug

Glow worms are only about 15mm long whilst these are around 30mm

Elaine G · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2018, 11:41 »

Academic now as it doesn’t seem to have survived the night! Thought it was a bit sluggish yesterday.
Will keep an eye open for a glow worm though, much more exciting

Thanks for your replies everyone.

Elaine

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