Went down our back hall way last night and past a big black beetle walking the other way! He is a 18mm long Cellar or Churchyard Beetle Blaps mucronata. A truly wonderful fellow with a distinct gait and who has a trick up his sleeve. When threatened he will emit a nasty smell but left alone he is really quite pleasant. Our back hall has a well under it and a stone floor laid straight on the ground. A damp place ideal for him and he potters around there all night doing his thing. We are all careful getting our wellingtons in the mornings on as he often hides under them in the daytime. The whole family is trained to beetle check first. Does not say much for the state of our house though!!
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