Well it's not been the greatest day or night, but the sun still rose, and after a sharp shower even came out for a good long burst in the afternoon. The horrific humidity has eased a little, and when I got home from work I was able to have a pleasant walk as the dark grey receded and a blue weather front swept over the town.
And then, just up the road, I spotted a big bush of flowering lavender. Assuming it would be alive with bees, I gave it a close inspection, but of buzzers there were none.
Instead there was this beautiful metallic, shiny beetle. I'm not sure what species it is, it may be a rosemary beetle, but is certainly very beautiful.
Well spotted Simon. A pretty beetle even if it is a bit of a pest.
ReplyDeleteOh dear - I was just thinking what a beauty and then John (above) tells me it is a pest. Isn't it always the case. Still - i love its striped beauty Si.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite a stunning looking Beetle, well found Si!
ReplyDeleteI have had a look in one of my Insect guide books and see it is a Leaf Beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, The species you have found is C. cerealis and commonly called Rainbow or Snowdon beetle.
Nice one Si!
Thank you all! It was a lovely little thing to spot, not much bigger than a ladybird
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing beetle!
ReplyDeleteA great find Simon. A very pretty beetle even if it is a pest!
ReplyDeleteThank you, pleased that this macro shot worked for a change!
ReplyDeleteIt's a very pretty beetle. The colours are amazing.
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