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Humakt
21-05-2013, 05:11 PM
Whilst out playing today I came across this wee beastie:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5450/8767281291_95ba07430e_z.jpg

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?
AdrianRose
21-05-2013, 05:38 PM
That wee beastie would be the Two Banded Longhorn Beetle.

Latin name would be Rhagium bifasciatum.

Hope that helps buddy.

Ade
Humakt
21-05-2013, 05:41 PM
Spot on!
That's it!
Lovely, thanks for the prompt response. Much appreciated.
Tony1948
21-05-2013, 05:42 PM
Ya wot ade said and they taste like chicken.:happy-clapping:
butchthedog
21-05-2013, 05:44 PM
That's a nice find, I didn't know what it was though. T^
AdrianRose
21-05-2013, 05:50 PM
No worries fella, glad I could be of help.

Ade


Spot on!
That's it!
Lovely, thanks for the prompt response. Much appreciated.
saxonaxe
21-05-2013, 07:54 PM
I think it's a very unhappy Two Banded Longhorn Beetle and it's thinking of throwing itself off that cliff..:D :D
jus_young
21-05-2013, 09:51 PM
It's just trying to prove it's no chicken :ashamed:
Tigger004
21-05-2013, 10:57 PM
I think it's a very unhappy Two Banded Longhorn Beetle and it's thinking of throwing itself off that cliff..:D :D

I'm sat on my own and laughing....nice one saxonaxe
paulthefish2009
22-05-2013, 05:37 AM
Ya wot ade said and they taste like chicken.:happy-clapping:

Ha ha, nice one Tony,only on here would you find someone who has eaten beatles T^
OakAshandThorn
22-05-2013, 03:17 PM
I think it's a very unhappy Two Banded Longhorn Beetle and it's thinking of throwing itself off that cliff..:D :D
LOL :happy-clapping: