This Cockchafer, Melolontha melolontha was flying in my garden today.
It kindly crawled onto my hand so I could get some pictures.
What a handsome creature.
Not so polite though; it crapped on my hand!
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1 comment:
That's supposed to bring good luck.
It amazes me that they can fly.
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