A Rose Chafer and a Cockchafer

Nicola Devine photographed this male Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha) on 29 May. Not rare, but very welcome. Then on 13 June she photographed a Rose Chafer (Cetonia aurata) – the first recorded sighting on the Trap Grounds.

Cockchafer, Trap Grounds, 29.05.20, Nicola Devine
Rose Chafer, Trap Grounds, 13.06.20, Nicola Devine


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