Soldier Beetles XXX

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There are about 40 UK species of Soldier Beetles which belong to the Cantharidae family of beetles. Many species are common in Nottinghamshire and are a frequent sight on thistles and umbelliferous flowers during the Summer months. Some of the red Cantharidae beetles, were often commonly referred to by schoolboys as Bloodsuckers. They are however, completely harmless.

Latin name: Rhagonycha fulva
Size: Approximately 10mm long.
Distribution: Found throughout the UK. Common.
Months seen: March to October.
Habitat: Grassland, waste ground, gardens and woodland edges.
Food: Small soft-bodied insects.

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon EOS 7D
Lens:	Sigma 150mm 2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	28 Jul 2012 - 12:34 PM
Focal Length:	150mm
Aperture:	f/8.0
Shutter Speed:	1/160sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	200
Flash:	On, Fired

Title:	Soldier Beetles XXX
Username:	Metro6R4
Uploaded:	29 Jul 2012 - 10:07 AM
Tags:	Beetle, Bug, Close-up / macro, Fly, Insect, Red
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