Taken on 6th July 2007, Lincoln UK. This is probably the female with a broader abdomen.
by wallaby1 Jul 20, 2007 11:35 PM
They feed on flower pollen and/or nectar, but also other insects.
by wallaby1 Jul 20, 2007 11:39 PM
This is most likely the male. Larvae feed on a variety of soft bodied creatures such as snails and slugs.
by wallaby1 Jul 20, 2007 11:42 PM
The pincers are a useful tool.
by wallaby1 Jul 20, 2007 11:44 PM
Taken on 10th July 2008. The adults are seen for a few weeks only from July to August.
by wallaby1 Sep 30, 2008 11:17 PM
About to fly, the wing cases (elytra) open to reveal their wings.
by wallaby1 Sep 30, 2008 11:19 PM
On 13th July 2008, mating. The female tends to walk around while mating, her abdomen is swollen with eggs. Larvae live near the base of tall grass, feeding on invertebrates, snails & slugs.
by wallaby1 Sep 30, 2008 11:26 PM
