Whilst out playing today I came across this wee beastie:
Anyone know what it is?
Initially I thought it was a wood tiger beetle. But it's not.
It's about 15-20mm long and the underside is dark terracotta/brick/roof tile in colour.
I've checked the couple of reference books that I have but I can't find it in either of them.
Anyone have any idea?
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That wee beastie would be the Two Banded Longhorn Beetle.
Latin name would be Rhagium bifasciatum.
Hope that helps buddy.
Ade
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Spot on!
That's it!
Lovely, thanks for the prompt response. Much appreciated.
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Ya wot ade said and they taste like chicken.
That's a nice find, I didn't know what it was though.
No worries fella, glad I could be of help.
Ade
Originally Posted by Humakt
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I think it's a very unhappy Two Banded Longhorn Beetle and it's thinking of throwing itself off that cliff..
It's just trying to prove it's no chicken
I'm sat on my own and laughing....nice one saxonaxeI think it's a very unhappy Two Banded Longhorn Beetle and it's thinking of throwing itself off that cliff..
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Ha ha, nice one Tony,only on here would you find someone who has eaten beatlesYa wot ade said and they taste like chicken.
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