Swollen-thighed beetle Oedemera nobilis, female. Garden, Surrey,

Close-up of a female Swollen-thighed beetle (Oedemera nobilis) feeding on flowers in a Surrey garden. This striking beetle is common in many habitats including gardens. Only the male has the distinctive swollen hind-legs.

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46339NDO.jpg

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(c) Papilio/Nigel Downer

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4624x3496 / 8.5MB

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