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  1. 12-07-2008 #1
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    Default Soldier beetle - Rhagonycha fulva

    Used to call these Bloodsuckers when kids.

    This is a case of Three's a crowd.
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    2s company 3s a crowd
    Great captures Rolf.
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    Just noticed that there is another but much smaller beetle in the bottom left hand corner, will try and see if I can get an ident'.
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    Yes. I did notice but it is so tiny. Looks like a leaf beetle
    Here ia a good site for insects
    http://www.gardensafari.net/english/leaf_beetles.htm
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    Well caught and great pictures.

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