Nature · by Budi Santoso · 2026-11-04
A rare oil beetle has been found in Wales for the first time in 60 years
The short-necked oil beetle has turned up in Pembrokeshire after not being seen in Wales for six decades. It's named for its stubby shape and it can release an oily yellow-orange liquid from its knee joints when threatened, which is a fantastic defence. Stories like this make me want to look harder at the small stuff on walks. Has anyone here spotted something unexpectedly rare close to home?
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