Monday, 18 April 2011

OIL BEETLES


Now is the time to watch out for Oil Beetles, especially as they like to be on footpaths & can easily get underfoot! I have spotted several of these amazing looking beetles along the riverside path in the woodland before Dogmarsh bridge, Chagford. Here is a photo taken on the 16th of April. This one is a Violet Oil Beetle, there are several kinds & a good website to see these is

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