May bug in July

[nanila]

We were very surprised to find this May bug (otherwise known as a “cockchafer” although not without a lot of sniggering) on a walk through a field in Norfolk. Not just because it’s quite a big beetle, but because it’s mid-July!

Comments

[blueswan]

growing up we had rose chafers in the fields around our house. We were forever picking the things off our clothing. They committed the unfortunate sin of being an ugly bug with no redeeming qualities. see here: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/IPM/english/raspberries/insects/rose-chafer.html

[nanila]

They eat the raspberries?! NOOOOO. Not okay, beetles, not okay.