Rosemary Beetle (Chrysolina americana) found on Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) in a Glasgow garden. Despite the specific name 'americana', it is native to southern Europe, where its food plant Rosemary grows. It came into Britain in the 1990s, when it was first found in London, and has since spread to many parts of the UK, including Central Scotland. It is probable that part of its spread is due to being imported on Rosemary plants.
23 October 2024
Rosemary Beetle, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Kelvindale
Rosemary Beetle (Chrysolina americana) found in a Glasgow garden. Despite the specific name 'americana', it is native to southern Europe, where its food plant Rosemary grows. It came into Britain in the 1990s, when it was first found in London, and has since spread to many parts of the UK, including Central Scotland. It is probable that part of its spread is due to being imported on Rosemary plants.
23 October 2024
Common Red Soldier Beetles on Hogweed, Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
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South Lanarkshire - Auchlochan
Common Red Soldier Beetles (Rhagonycha fulva) on Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
13 July 2024
Common Red Soldier Beetles on Hogweed, Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
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South Lanarkshire - Auchlochan
Common Red Soldier Beetles (Rhagonycha fulva) on Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
13 July 2024
Hogweed, Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
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South Lanarkshire - Auchlochan
Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) with Common Red Soldier Beetles (Rhagonycha fulva), Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
13 July 2024
Harlequin Ladybird larva, Richmond Park
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Glasgow - Malls Mire and Richmond Park
Harlequin Ladybird larva (Harmonia axyridis) in Richmond Park. The Harlequin Ladybird is a non-native invasive species which was first introduced to the UK in 2004 and quickly became one of the most common species of ladybird. The Harlequin Ladybird larvae can be identified by the 4 orange spikes in the central lower half of the body. The Harlequin Ladybird is problematic, as it predates on native ladybirds.
18 July 2024
Common Red Soldier Beetle, Kelvingrove Park
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Glasgow - Botanic Gardens, Hillhead, Kelvinbridge and Kelvingrove
Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva) at the wildlfower meadow behind the Art Galleries in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
