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  1. 07-05-2009 #1
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    Default Oil Beetle -Meloe proscarabaeus

    Quite a formidable looking chap, amazing colour in the sunlight, unfortunately it is nigh impossible to replicate on film.
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    Nice capture.
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    This was quite interesting, the Oil Beetle appears to support small flies as parasites, perhaps they provide a clean up function.
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