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Post by peony on Jun 28, 2011 19:34:53 GMT
The Rose Chafer beetles have returned again this year. I saw them for the first time last year and they are rather beautiful. Not harmful, they might nibble a few rose petals, but I haven't noticed any damage. Their larvae are laid in compost heaps or rotting wood and act as the 'worms' of the insect world. Their favourite flower seems to be the Anthriscus   |
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Post by Lou78W on Jun 28, 2011 20:00:35 GMT
Well caught Peony ;D....they are attractive critters |
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Post by steve on Jun 28, 2011 20:06:25 GMT
Marvelous pictures and creatures |
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Post by Fractal on Jun 28, 2011 20:07:53 GMT
Beautiful. Like jewels really.
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 28, 2011 20:17:21 GMT
Lovely colours and a very good photo of them.
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Post by grindle on Jun 29, 2011 4:48:08 GMT
I've not seen them before, they're a beautiful colour |
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Post by Geranium on Jun 29, 2011 8:33:37 GMT
Really decorative!  |
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Post by Rosie on Jun 29, 2011 10:19:46 GMT
They are so pretty, they really shimmer. |
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Post by peony on Jun 29, 2011 12:04:28 GMT
I've not seen them before, they're a beautiful colour According to the information on Google they occur in Europe and the South of the UK, but I'd never seen them until last year |
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Post by Louise on Jun 29, 2011 13:08:51 GMT
I've had them here every summer and they make a bee-line for Dianthus 'Grans Favourite' each time !
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Post by Geranium on Jun 29, 2011 14:04:54 GMT
I'll have to keep my eyes open then, Louise - if you get them, then I might! |
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