Large-headed Ground Beetle (Broscus cephalotes) adult, amongst debris on beach strandline, Studland, Isle of Purbeck
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Large-headed Ground Beetle (Broscus cephalotes) adult, amongst debris on beach strandline, Studland, Isle of Purbeck
Large-headed Ground Beetle (Broscus cephalotes) adult, amongst debris on beach strandline, Studland, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10393929
© FLPA/Steve Trewhella
Beach Beaches Beetle Beetles Carabid Carabids Debris Dorset Isle Of Purbeck Seashore Seashores Seaweed Shore Shores Strandline Strandlines Tideline Tidelines Studland
EDITORS COMMENTS
Beachcombing with the Beetle Brigade: Meet the Large-headed Ground Beetle, a true detective of the shorelines!". In this snapshot captured by wildlife enthusiast Steve Trewhella, we find ourselves in awe of nature's tiny wonders. Amongst a sea of debris on Studland Beach in Dorset, England, an unlikely hero emerges – the Large-headed Ground Beetle. With its oversized head and sleek exoskeleton, this charismatic creature is not your average beachgoer. Armed with sharp senses and an insatiable appetite for adventure (and insects!), our beetle friend scuttles through seaweed-covered tidelines like a seasoned explorer. Eurasian by origin but proudly British at heart, this coastal crusader patrols the Atlantic shores with unwavering determination. Its presence reminds us that even amidst human footprints and discarded treasures from afar, wildlife finds solace in these sandy havens. As spring breathes life into England's temperate coastlines, our beetle companion adds to the vibrant tapestry of marine ecosystems. Blending seamlessly with its surroundings while feasting on unsuspecting prey, it plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance along these beautiful beaches. So next time you stroll along Studland's picturesque strandline or any other coastal paradise across Europe and beyond, keep an eye out for our large-headed friend! They may be small in stature but are big-hearted ambassadors for their fellow arthropods - reminding us all to appreciate nature's hidden gems beneath our feet.
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