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Safari Tip:
Need help identifying some of those curious looking creepy-crawlies? Try the
colourful fold out ID chart called "Bugs on Bushes" - click
here
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Latin name: Trichius fasciatus
Size: Approximately 10mms long
Distribution: Rare in the UK.
Months seen: May to July
Food: Flower petals
Habitat: Gardens and meadows
Special features: The wing casings on the bee beetle vary in colour from
creamy-yellow to deep orange. The bodies are very hairy and resemble bumble bees
- hence the name.
Bee beetles are found mainly on the flowers of thyme and roses.
UK Safari Beetle Section
UK Safari Creepy-Crawlies Section
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