Soldier beetle - Rhagonycha fulva

**rolf** · 12-07-2008, 04:33 PM

Used to call these Bloodsuckers when kids.

This is a case of Three's a crowd.

***Chocky*** · 12-07-2008, 04:37 PM

2s company 3s a crowd

Great captures Rolf.

**rolf** · 12-07-2008, 05:15 PM

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'.

***Chocky*** · 12-07-2008, 05:20 PM

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

**maximumexposure** · 13-07-2008, 03:16 PM

Well caught and great pictures.

Paul.

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13-07-2008, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
maximumexposure Regular Member Info Real name: Paul Location: Silchester Gallery: 0 Equipment: Nikon D50 and a Raynox DCR 250 and 18-55mm , 70-300mm lense Posts: 141 Join Date: May 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well caught and great pictures. Paul.

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