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Net Winged Beetle - Pyropterus nigroruber
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FungiJohn



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On a very good day at Anston Stones wood 28th June 2009 with Nettle Runner Les we came across many of these beetles.
· Date: Sun June 28, 2009 · Views: 1046
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Keywords: Net Winged Beetle Pyropterus nigroruber
Camera Information: Nikon D80 - Sigma 105
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Nettle Runner
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Mon June 29, 2009 3:11am

Nicely captured John.



The following link has in interesting description for their habitat, etc.

http://www.thewcg.org.uk/lycidae/0221G.htm



Les

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Mon June 29, 2009 6:10am

Thanks Les. Interesting link!

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