A stranger in the garden
Whilst sitting in my garden I was aware of a large flying insect landing in the flower bed.
I went over to investigate and found what turned out to be a Mint Leaf Beetle, glistening in the sunlight.
I dashed indoors to grab a camera, hoping it would not fly off before I returned. Fortunately I managed this shot before it did.
The mint leaf beetle, Chrysolina herbacea is a native, iridescent green beetle that feeds on the leaves of the mint family in the south of the UK. Both the adults and their fat, black larvae feast on the foliage. (Source: Gardenersworld.com)
A stranger in the garden
Whilst sitting in my garden I was aware of a large flying insect landing in the flower bed.
I went over to investigate and found what turned out to be a Mint Leaf Beetle, glistening in the sunlight.
I dashed indoors to grab a camera, hoping it would not fly off before I returned. Fortunately I managed this shot before it did.
The mint leaf beetle, Chrysolina herbacea is a native, iridescent green beetle that feeds on the leaves of the mint family in the south of the UK. Both the adults and their fat, black larvae feast on the foliage. (Source: Gardenersworld.com)