Cockchafer on washing

Found a cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha), aka May bug, Spang beetle or Billy Witch, on the washing when getting it in off the line. Here's a picture before he was let go. Actually I say let go, he was reluctant for his freedom with his claws buried in the fabric, but I eventually managed to release him.

 

I'm not keen on bugs but I find it interesting to photograph them. Some of the spiders that I've pictured have made me like spiders even less (the zebra jumping spider being the exception, who I found a bit cute). Picturing this guy has made me less fearful though. His face is almost solemn somehow. Still wouldn't want him flying in my face though!

Done