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27-10-2011, 03:40 PM
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| | | A slug and beetle for ID
Hey Folks!
Found this slug a couple of nights ago in the rain, I think it might be Tandonia sowerbyi ? But that is only by finding the name through Google so I need a confirmation if possible. 
Was also wondering whether it had an accident or something, that thing on its tail was sticking out of it, bleeehhhh!  
There was also this beetle I found dying on the windowsill, I'm not sure if it has a head or just a small hidden one? Was about the size of a 7-spot ladybird.  
Both in Norfolk,
Thank you for looking!
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27-10-2011, 04:11 PM
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| | | Re: A slug and beetle for ID
The beetle is some kind of Scarab. |
27-10-2011, 04:16 PM
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| | | Re: A slug and beetle for ID
Hi Anzu...
Your slug seems to be right for T.sowerbyii, don't know how long it will survive with its digestive gland etc sticking out.
The beetle looks like a Clown Beetle (Histeridae)... possibly one of the Margarinotus spp?
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27-10-2011, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Fauna  ..........
The beetle looks like a Clown Beetle (Histeridae)... possibly one of the Margarinotus spp?
Regards Chris... | Yes, one of the Histeridae but I don't think you'll get much further on this photo. Interesting beasts - can withdraw their head into the thorax. |
27-10-2011, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott Yes, one of the Histeridae but I don't think you'll get much further on this photo. Interesting beasts - can withdraw their head into the thorax. | cool, so it wasn't missing its head then. I would like to see one that isn't dying someday.
Thank you guys
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