Forget the fab four, think the fab 12. For the next 12 weeks, it’s quiz time again and this time, I will be testing your knowledge of British beetles. Many beetles have metallic or iridescent coloured elytra and thorax, making them - the real shining stars of the show. Beetles can live in a wide range of habitats. Some can fly and others cannot. Some have long antennae, and others long legs. Some have even mastered the art of disguise! Prepared to be be(et)dazzled and if you’re feeling lucky, perhaps you can even guess the bonus quiz question!Magical mystery beetle quiz #7Clue: Henry's wolsey.Bonus quiz: Hooky hour omit gluing.
guessing Cardinal beetle
Ray
thinking of Henry V111
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Me too, independently of you E, but can't help thinking it's too easy ... must be some devilish alternative!!! Lol
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Think you are on the right track there Ray but I think there are 3 or 4 species of Cardinal.For no other reason than it is the only one I can remember I'll opt for Red Headed Cardinal.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
WARNING !! never say too easy Wendy
Good thinking S - Cardinal Wolsey certainly wore Red robes!
With you all on the red Cardinal beetle - Wolsey also had a red hat
Not having much luck with coming up with a transparent pun for the Bonus
Cin J
I too go for Red Headed Cardinal and for the bonus Tortoise Beetle with a transparent carapace?
ChloeB & Tiger's Osprey Data
Chloe - the bonus is a Beatles song - I'm looking through you in this case - which is now acting as an earwig for me
C in J
couldn't fathom that one out CinJ
Oh LOL trust me to get the wrong end of the beetle or Beatle :D
It is an anagram Ray, which I got ie I'm looking through you, but completely misunderstood the meaning :)