Soldier beetle Cantharis nigricans. Woodland, Norfolk, UK, Europ

Close-up of a Soldier beetle (Cantharis nigricans) resting on a leaf in a damp woodland habitat in Norfolk. Widespread and quite common in Britain. Easily identified by its greyish wing cases.

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(c) Papilio/Nigel Downer

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3800x2822 / 6.5MB

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Nigel Downer