I found this beetle in the waterbutt yesterday frantically trying to swim for safety.
I hoisted it out and set it on my hand to dry out.
The beetle was just under an 0.75 inch (2 cm) long.
Does anyone know its name?
It doesn't show so well in the photograph but the tips of the antenna had very strong orange 'balls' on them.
As a side point when I was preparing the photo in Adobe Photoshop Elements I pressed the Auto Haze Removal button and I got this :
Arrggghh, I've been bitten. I think I am infected...
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The Alternative Lifestyle Show - Friday 27 April - with guests @ankapolo, @giannasilva, @zekepickleman, @geordieprepper, @cecicastor, @thefarmerswife, @bowentroyer, @nathankaye
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The Alternative Lifestyle Show - 20 April 2018 - Veganism [recording]
My Life in 8 Songs - Thursday 19 April - YouAreHope special with @rhondak, @nnnarvaez and @fishyculture
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My Life in 8 Songs [Thursday 12 April 2018] - @jonny-clearwater - interview recording & 8 songs
My Life in 8 Songs [Thursday 12 April 2018] - @reko - interview recording & 8 songs
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[ images by @pennsif ]