A Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva), from the family Cantharidae, resting on some Goldenrod (Solidago sp.) - family Asteraceae. They are often found on wide flowers such as cow parsley and are found across the UK. Taken in Kelvindale.
14 August 2023
Green dock beetle, Portencross
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Green Dock Beetles (Gastrophysa viridula), taken by David Palmar.Typically found on Dock plants, these beetles are also usually found near water,
06 August 2023
Four-spotted Chaser dragonfly, Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig
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Allt Mhuic Loch Arkaig
Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) dragonfly on Butterfly Conservation Scotland's nature reserve at Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig, taken by David Palmar
30 May 2023
Four-spotted Chaser dragonfly, Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig
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Allt Mhuic Loch Arkaig
Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) dragonfly on Butterfly Conservation Scotland's nature reserve at Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig, taken by David Palmar
30 May 2023
Four-spotted Chaser dragonfly, Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig
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Allt Mhuic Loch Arkaig
Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) dragonfly on Butterfly Conservation Scotland's nature reserve at Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig, taken by David Palmar
30 May 2023
Green Tiger Beetles mating, Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig
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Allt Mhuic Loch Arkaig
Green Tiger Beetles (Cicindela campestris) mating on Butterfly Conservation Scotland's nature reserve at Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig, taken by David Palmar
30 May 2023
Green Tiger Beetles mating, Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig
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Allt Mhuic Loch Arkaig
Green Tiger Beetles (Cicindela campestris) mating on Butterfly Conservation Scotland's nature reserve at Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig, taken by David Palmar
30 May 2023
Harlequin Ladybird larva in Yorkhill Park, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Botanic Gardens, Hillhead, Kelvinbridge and Kelvingrove
Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) larva in Yorkhill Park, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar