Violet ground beetle
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
Learn about the biology and ecology of bumblebees, how to identify our most common species and practise your skills in the field
An identification day covering all of Britain's bumblebee species
The metallic-green Musk beetle lives up to its name: it releases a musky-smelling secretion when it defends itself. It is a longhorn beetle, so has lengthy antennae. Look for it near wetlands in…
The rhinoceros beetle lives up to its name by sporting a distinctive 'horn' on the males' head. This glossy, blue-black beetle can be found in woods, parks and hedgerows, and…
So-named for its three bull-like horns, the Minotaur beetle is a large dung beetle found on grassland and heathland from the autumn. Adults drag dung back to their nests for their larvae to feed…
This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.
This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.