What beetles do we have in the UK?

Here are 17 of the most beautiful and standout UK beetles:

1. Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata)
2. Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana)
3. Rainbow leaf beetle (Chrysolina cerealis)
4. Twenty-two-spot ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)
5. Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis)
6. Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris)

What is the most common beetle in the UK?

Rhagonycha fulva – (family Cantharidae) This is probably the commonest British soldier beetle and the adults are found later than other species, in July and early August. It is usually seen on flowers where it feeds on nectar and pollen, but also robs and eats other flower-visiting insects: it can…

How do I know what kind of beetle I have?

When they are in their larval stage, the legs are all on the front of a beetle’s body. Otherwise, the legs are spread between the front and back segments. Count the insect’s legs and check their location to determine if it is a beetle. If the insect has 4 legs, 8 legs, or more, then it is not a beetle.

How many types of beetles are there in the UK?

4,200 species
With over 4,200 species in the UK, beetles really are everywhere.

What is the prettiest beetle?

All hail the glorious Jewel beetle (Chrysochroa fulgens)! This species is native to Thailand, sporting a stunning technicolor dream coat with a golden yellow waistband. They grow to a maximum length of 40mm but you can bet your butt that every mm is packed with a pretty punch!

How do I get rid of beetles in my house UK?

How to get rid of them. The solution is simple, throw out any infested food! Wipe-down the surfaces and ensure that you have cleaned the area thoroughly. It might also be worth checking your property for any bird’s nests (garages, underneath roofs, outdoor ceilings etc) as these beetles thrive in nests.

How do I get rid of ground beetles in my house UK?

Because black ground beetles prefer residing outdoors they often do not become an indoor pest. The best way to discourage the beetle from moving indoors is to remove decaying wood from near the home and caulking all cracks and crevices in the house they may crawl through.

How do beetle bugs look?

Some beetles like lady beetles and June beetles (also known as June bugs) have an oval or rounded shape. Wings: Beetles have shell-like front wings known as elytra. These front wings are often very hard and appear more like a shell than wings. The beetle folds the front wings so they cover the back wings.

Why do I have ground beetles in my house?

Light attracts ground beetles to homes. The pests often crawl inside through cracks and gaps in foundations, though open doors or windows also provide entry. Since the insects prefer to live outside, homeowners will find most ground beetles in hiding places under: Accumulated debris.

What is the rarest insect in the UK?

Unfortunately the shrill carder bee, so called because of the high-pitched buzz it makes during flight, is probably our rarest and down to only about seven populations in southern England and South Wales.

What is the ugliest bug in the world?

Some mean-looking outlaws are in a showdown to snag this year’s Ugly Bug title, with the blood-sucking bedbug, dung beetle and a sinister wasp that hatches deadly larvae contending for a top spot.

What is the meanest bug?

The Top 10 Most Terrifying Insects

1. Scorpion Fly. This terrifying insect certainly looks like something out of a horror movie.
2. Brahmin Moth Caterpillar. This particular caterpillar resembles something altogether alien.
3. Camel Spider.
4. Puss Moth Caterpillar.
5. Goliath Birdeater.
6. Giant Weta.
7. Assassin Bug.
8. Titan Beetle.

Where can I find photos of British Beetles?

Many British beetles, such as this rose chafer, are brightly coloured ©Getty Confirmations can always be sought at the ‘I spot nature‘ identification site where your uploaded photos (of beetles, and indeed any organism) are regularly checked by experts and enthusiasts. More related content: Guide to British butterflies

What kind of beetles live in the garden?

Identify more garden wildlife: Caterpillars Wasps Spring moths Take a look at our garden wildlife identifier for UK beetles, below. Black clock beetle (Pterostichus madidus) Black clock beetle (Pterostichus madidus) illustration Slim, shining and with both black- and red-legged colour forms, this is one of our commonest ground beetles.

What kind of food does a British beetle eat?

British beetle species have a varied diet. Some species, such as the lesser stag beetle like to eat rotting wood, while the orange and black sexton beetle, favour decaying animals to lay their larvae. Meanwhile, the dor beetle eats faeces from animals. Many other species prefer the pollen and nectar from plants.

Which is the best guide for identifying beetles?

GreenMind creates authoritative and detailed guides to the things you’re curious about. If you have a garden or own a home, then this quick and easy guide will help you identify a group of insects that you almost certainly come across on a daily basis: the beetles.