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Old 24-07-2007, 08:39 AM
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Breton beetle

There were lots of this beetle on plants at the alignments in Carnac last summer - getting on for 1cm long. Look quite distinctive but I've been unable to come up with anything. Any suggestions?

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Old 26-07-2007, 12:54 PM
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Interesting looking beetle, looks like it could give a good bite if it had to!
The elytra look quite strange, it looks like they are too short for the wings although it may just be patterning?
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Old 26-07-2007, 02:19 PM
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No the elytra are definitely short - which should be a clue in itself! Yes, the jaws look very efficient!

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Interesting looking beetle, looks like it could give a good bite if it had to!
The elytra look quite strange, it looks like they are too short for the wings although it may just be patterning?
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