Soldier beetle - Rhagonycha fulva

Used to call these Bloodsuckers when kids. :)

This is a case of Three's a crowd. :)

2s company 3s a crowd :thumbsup:
Great captures Rolf. :)

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'. :)

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

Well caught and great pictures. :thumbsup:

Paul.