Beetles

computerbitz · Aug 26, 2008

adding the third incarnation of bug related topics has anyone else seen a increase in beetles i am finding at least 1-2 a day by my back door or just inside it hate them was bit by one when was a kid and boy did it hurt

JeRkY · Aug 26, 2008

Beetles bite? :shock: ?

Iwasgoodonce · Aug 26, 2008

Beetles are ace. Your once common stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) is now endangered. Although they look fearsome, the males can't bite. I have been nipped by a seven spot ladybird (Coccinella 7-punctata) but I got better!
There are around 350 000 000 known species of beetles and over 40% of described insects are beetles.

Iwasgoodonce · Aug 26, 2008

In Devon, it is said to be bad luck to step on one. If you do it will rain.

tintin40 · Aug 26, 2008

I have been nipped by a seven spot ladybird :shock:

Don't forget the nasty foriegn ladybird that is taking over!!!! chameleon. Kill it when you find it

computerbitz · Aug 26, 2008

yeah i read up on beetle species was amazed by the tobaco beetle

Tallpaul · Aug 26, 2008

Iwasgoodonce":2oougjay said:
There are around 350 000 000 known species of beetles and over 40% of described insects are beetles.

You're about a factor of 1000 out on the number of species; but yes, there are lots

TheGreenRabbit · Aug 26, 2008

I thaught there was only 4 species ? John Paul george and ringo

Lysander · Aug 26, 2008

*holds out coat........looks in direction of door meaningfully*

tintin40 · Aug 26, 2008

TheGreenRabbit":3au0yb45 said:
I thaught there was only 4 species ? John Paul george and ringo

Not 4 any more. global warming is killing them off :shock:

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