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 #10Clue: Not quite London pride.Bonus quiz: Louse allied envoy.
mmm Mrs T'S favourite tipple
Only thing I can think of is bright lights of London
so maybe glow worm
have to have a look for a drunken beetle lol
could also be anagram with a letter too many in London pride
Ray
we all snarl and call you MrsT when all you need is love lol
a good laugh is better than a tonic
There is a beer called London Pride brewed by Fullers not sure if there is a connection there.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
there is a fullers rose beetle Pete but not sure its British
then knock the S off and get fuller beetle which may be british and goes with the clue
Churchill once said We are all worms but I believe I am a glow worm
Not sure if the Fuller Rose is a UK beetle but I cannot think of anything better than your suggestion,the bonus looks good too.
Think I will have to go along with you chaps on this one - can't find a Saxifraga beetle.
C in J
Cin J
Clue: Planes, trains, but no automobiles.
sounds like another song clue
you've got a ticket to ride lol
will be going off tomorrow for the weekend so good luck
One of the 283 species of Water-beetles ... these are mentioned in London Pride & London Shame (heavy going!!)
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just had a think
Going with the clues could Heathrow have something to do with it
believe there are beetles protected at Heathrow including Stag beetle.
theres heathrow railway and airport
Will have a quick check
You are right again E ... as well as Heathrow airport, Stag beetles are protected generally & just found this from Cross Rail
www.crossrail.co.uk › … › Environment
The land surrounding our rail tracks and some of the areas where new ... depots and stations will be built support a variety of wildlife including orchids, trees, .... are being used to construct habitat for invertebrates (such as stag beetles) within ...