Amongst the many different Ground Beetles is a genus called Poecilus which stands out through their metallic colours. There are 4 different species in the UK which look very similar.
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The Springtail-stalker , Notiophilus sp ,is a type of ground beetle which hunts springtails in the leaf litter and moss. There are 8 species which look all very similar. We also found a larva which we think is a Notiophilus larva. #WildlifeUK , #NatureUK , #InvertebratesUK , #InsectsUK , #BeetlesUK

This is another species of Dung beetle, most likely Aphodius sphacelatus. Dung beetle are also known as dwellers, because the larvae live and feed within the dung pat itself. #NatureUK , #WildlifeUK , #InsectsUK , #InvertebratesUK , #BeetlesUK , #Beetles , #Wildlife , #Insects , #Invertebrates

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