Red Soldier Beetle on grass in Stoke Park, Bristol, England. Otherwise known as the 'Bloodsucker' and 'Hogweed Bonking' Beetle.

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Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva) on grass in Stoke Park, Bristol, England. This beetle is otherwise known as the 'bloodsucker' for its striking red appearance, but it is harmless. It is a beneficial garden insect as the adults eat aphids, and the larvae eat other pests. Another popular name in England as the Hogweed Bonking Beetle.

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Size: 4288px × 2859px
Location: Bristol
Photo credit: © Jez Toogood / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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