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May bugs

13 Friday May 2022

Posted by sconzani in insects

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British bugs, Cockchafer, May bug, Melolontha melolontha

“‘ello, ‘ello, ‘ello. What’s goin’ on ‘ere then?” I said to myself.

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“We were out all evening flying about. Give us a break! We need some shut-eye,” squeaked the May bug, the Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha), trying to hide its eyes from the glare. I took a few pics, then carefully replaced the leaves so they could continue their snooze.

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