Its thorax was quite literally shimmering in the sunlight, beautiful iridescent greens and purples. And the yellow spots on its elytra (wing cases) make this one of the most easily recognisable …

Beetles range in size from 0.25mm to more than 17cm in length, and occur in almost every habitat. One in four of all known animal species worldwide is a beetle. About 4,000 beetle …

Pollen beetles are tricky to identify by eye so often it is only possible to record them to family. Oil beetles are relatively unusual with their large extended abdomen and short wing cases that do …

Many of the species of beetles found in Scotland need careful examination with a microscope to identify. them. This guide is designed to introduce some of the ground beetles you may find …

Mar 11, 2012 · Whilst there are many exotic Scottish insects (e.g. the green tiger beetle, some long horn beetles), I would have thought you would want to show the Scottish insects that …

Great spruce bark beetle regulations, information and advice for Scotland . The great spruce bark beetle (Dendroctonus micans) is a common pest of spruce and pine in mainland Europe but is …

There are 4,200 species of beetle in Britain, and more than 1,000 live in trees and woodland habitats. Identify beetles with pictures and get top facts.

Many of the species of beetles found in Scotland need careful examination with a microscope to identify them. This guide is designed to introduce some of the leaf beetles you may find and …

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Scottish Beetles Introduction to Scottish Ladybirds (Coccinelidae) In the UK, there are 4,000 species of beetle. They are classified by entomologists into 103 different families. The ladybird …