This spectacular metallic-green beetle is usually seen on flowers. Only the male has the characteristic thickened hind 'thighs' (femora).
British Beetles
British Beetles on Wild About Britain includes the latest beetle news from across the UK, hundreds of beetle photos in our image gallery, dozens of beetle conversations in our insect forums, a directory of British beetle-related organisations and websites, as well as a big reference encyclopedia with information on everything from the Rainbow Leaf and Minotaur Beetles to the Biurnal Ground Beetle and the Two-banded Longhorn.
Encyclopedia of British Beetles
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Click Beetle | Athous haemorrhoidalis |
The Cleg Fly has a relatively small head, and a predominantly grey-brown body with mottled brown... more |
| Shining Spider Beetle | Mezium gibbum |
The Shining Spider Beetle is similar in appearance to a small spider. However, this beetle also... more |
| Longhorn Beetle | Strangalia maculata |
Striking variably marked yellow and black upper body; antennae also black and yellow. Elytra... more |
| Longhorn beetle | Grammoptera ruficornis |
Grammoptera ruficornis is most noted for being one of the UK's smallest longhorn beetles. With a... more |
| Lily Beetle | Lilioceris lilii (family Chrysomelidae) |
The lily beetle at a very striking bright red polished appearance. |
Identification of British Beetles
 Rhagonycha fulva |
 Stenurella melanura |
 Stenocorus meridianus |
 Pyrochroa serraticornis |
Featured Species
Thick-Legged Flower BeetleOedemera nobilis |