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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West Kilbride and Portencross
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-banded Longhorn Beetle, Speyside
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Grantown on Spey and Lochindorb
Four-banded Longhorn Beetle (Strangalia quadrifasciata) on a car windscreen, Speyside, taken by David Palmar
28 July 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
Pond Olive Mayfly larva, Hamiltonhill Claypits
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Glasgow - North (Ruchill, Hamiltonhill, Forth and Clyde Canal Glasgow Branch)
Pond Olive Mayfly larva or nymph ((Cloeon dipterum) ) in the SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System) pond at Hamiltonhill Claypits, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
30 September 2023
Dor Beetle, Glasdrum
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Glasdrum
Dor Beetle (Anoplotrupes stercorosus) in Glasdrum National Nature Reserve, Appin, Argyllshire, taken by David Palmar