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Natural History of Radley

Beetles (Coleoptera)

   
   

Chlorophanus, photographed 31 May 2005 by B Crowley

Chlorophanus sp.

A live specimen that looks as if it has been in the wars. (31 May 2005)

Harpalus beetle, photographed 30 June 2005 by B Crowley

Harpalus sp.

This one is about 15mm long; on the living room carpet.  (30 June 2005)
   

Rhagonycha fulva, photographed 10 July 2005 by B Crowley

Rhagonycha fulva

(10 July 2005)*

Rhagonycha fulva, photographed 10 July 2005 by B Crowley

Rhagonycha fulva

(10 July 2005)*
   

Lesser Stag beetle, photographed 23 July 2008 by B crowley

Lesser Stag Beetle (Dorcus parallelapipedus) 25mm

(23 July 2008)

Tenebrio molitor, photographed 14 July 2005 by B Crowley

Darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor)

(14 July 2005)
   

Chrysolina polita photographed 15 July 2005 by B Crowley

Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)

(15 July 2005)*

Chrysolina polita, photographed 17 July 2005 by B Crowley

Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)

(17 July 2005)*
     
     
 
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