Back to photostream

Soldiering On

Is it my imagination, or is she looking a little bored?

 

A pair of common red soldier beetles, Rhagonycha fulva, doing what comes naturally. These beetles frequent plants like cow parsley and hogweed, and apparently have the nickname 'hogweed bonking beetle' - there were certainly numerous other couples similarly engaged.

5,730 views
141 faves
329 comments
Uploaded on August 4, 2018
Taken on July 28, 2018