Violet ground beetle
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
The violet click beetle is a very rare beetle that lives in decaying wood, particularly common beech and ash. It gets its name from its habit of springing upwards with an audible click if it falls…
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A summer nature trail for families with children aged 4-11 years on our beautiful nature reserve at Sutton Courtenay.
A summer nature trail for families with children aged 4-11 years on our beautiful nature reserve at Sutton Courtenay.
A summer nature trail for families with children aged 4-11 years on our beautiful nature reserve at Sutton Courtenay.
A summer nature trail for families with children aged 4-11 years on our beautiful nature reserve at Sutton Courtenay.
Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
The metallic-green Musk beetle lives up to its name: it releases a musky-smelling secretion when it defends itself. It is a longhorn beetle, so has lengthy antennae. Look for it near wetlands in…