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Insect ID

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LIZS · 22/06/2018 15:36

Can anyone identify the insect below please which we found at the foot of a tree?

Insect ID
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shutthedoorbob · 22/06/2018 15:42

It looks like a Cockchafer

shutthedoorbob · 22/06/2018 15:43

(Also known as May Bugs) I'm pretty sure it's one but kinda hard to tell from that angle

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 22/06/2018 15:47

Excellent spot, shutthedoor - this is another photo of a cockchafer and I agree with you that is what it is.

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LIZS · 22/06/2018 16:04

Yes it does look like one, thank you. Never spotted one before but as long as it is not going to cause a rash or anything it seems as if it will go soon.

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NanTheWiser · 22/06/2018 17:47

Aka the May bug - he's a little late...

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 23/06/2018 04:31

I quite like cockchafers but they're noisy fliers - very clattery!

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