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Photo by Norman Pimlott
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Aphodius sticticus A relatively rare dung beetle approx 5mm long with black streaks on yellow/brown elytra. Found in fields with cows or horses, Breeds on dung, particularly from cows and horses.
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Once abundant throughout Europe and a major pest in the periodical years of "mass flight", it had been nearly eradicated in the middle of the 20th century through extensive use of pesticides and has even been locally exterminated in many regions. However, since an increase in regulation of pest control beginning in the 1980s, its numbers have started to grow again.
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Trichiotinus Chafer Beetle
Adult chafers eat the leaves and flowers of many deciduous trees, shrubs and other plants, but rarely cause any serious damage. However, their fat, white grubs (reaching 40-45 mm long when full grown) live in the soil and feed on plant roots, especially those of grasses and cereals, and are occasional pests in pastures, nurseries, gardens, and in grassy amenity areas like golf-courses. The injury to grassland and lawns results in poorly growing patches that quickly turn brown in dry weather; the grubs can be found immediately below the surface, usually lying in a characteristic comma-like position.
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Photo by Norman Pimlott
Rose Chafer - Cetonia Aurata
Length 14 to 20 mm. This beautiful iridescent beetle can occur in a variety of colours; the wing cases or elytraare typically bright green, but they may be darker, variegated or golden. The white marks on the elytra are also highly variable between individuals. There is always a V shaped mark on the back where the wing cases meet.