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Common Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva, massing and mating on yellow flower of Wild Parsnip, Pastinaca sativa
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Common Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva, massing and mating on yellow flower of Wild Parsnip, Pastinaca sativa
Common Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva, massing and mating on yellow flower of Wild Parsnip, Pastinaca sativa, Berkshire, England, July
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© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Beetle Beetles Berkshire Blood Coleoptera Copulating Gathering Insecta July Large Mass Masses Mating Numbers Soldier Sucking Swarm Cantharidae Fulva
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Love is in the Air: Red Soldier Beetles Take Over Wild Parsnip Party!". In this snapshot captured by Nigel Cattlin, we witness nature's wildest garden party! The Common Red Soldier Beetles, known for their striking red armor and amorous antics, have descended upon a vibrant yellow flower of Wild Parsnip. It seems like these little lovebugs are having the time of their lives! With large numbers massing and mating, it's safe to say that romance is definitely buzzing in Berkshire, England. These beetles sure know how to make an entrance! Their blood-sucking reputation may sound intimidating, but fear not – they're harmless party animals just looking for some summer lovin'. As members of the insect family Cantharidae, these charming creatures belong to the order Coleoptera. And boy oh boy, do they know how to swarm! But let's not forget our manners; after all, it's impolite to interrupt such intimate moments. So next time you stumble upon a field of Wild Parsnips in July, keep your eyes peeled for this mesmerizing sight. Witnessing these red soldiers copulating amidst a sea of yellow petals is truly a spectacle worth cherishing. Remember folks: when life gives you masses of beetles on flowers. . . embrace the bug love fest!
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