Bloody-nosed beetle  (Timarcha tenebricosa)

Species information

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Glossary

  • Larvae: stage in an animal's lifecycle after it hatches from the egg. Larvae are typically very different in appearance to adults; they are able to feed and move around but usually are unable to reproduce.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (Jan 2003): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Lyneborg, L. (1976) Beetles in colour. Blandford Press, Dorset.
  3. Sterry, P. (1997) Complete British Wildlife photo guide. Harper Collins Publishers, London.
  4. Harde, K. W. (2000) A field guide in colour to beetles. Silverdale Books, Leicester.
  5. Joy, N. (1933) British beetles; their homes and habits. Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd., London.
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