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Malachite Beetle
Photo by Norman Pimlott

Malachite Beetle
Photo by Norman Pimlott

Malachite Beetle
Photo by Norman Pimlott
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Common Malachite Beetle - Malachius bipustulatus
Soft-wing flower beetle. Length: 5.5-6 mm. Easily recognised by the twin red spots on its metallic green elytra.The adult beetle is a predator and is found mainly on vegetation, where it hunts on flowers and amongst grasses.
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