# beetles coleoptera carabidae biodiversity

For some reason, I’ve recently been thinking of this drawing by , president-elect of .

We commissioned it a few years ago to thank for volunteering in the WIRC.

[Jacki was recurating our carabids at the time.]

ANYWAY, it is lovely.

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2021-10-28

Insects of the day. Stalking the caves of southern China are some beautiful freaks, such as these long-necked and eyeless carabids. (a - Xuedytes bellus; b - Giraffaphaenops clarkei; c - Dongodytes grandis). Photos - M Tian. More here: https://t.co/mevS6YYigs

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2018-03-20

Insects at the reserve included my first Purple Hairstreak (wasn't expecting at all!), Dor Beetles, Darters and a few carabids 🤓

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2017-07-15