I spotted this beetle on the shore of Loch Drolsay during a walk in June 2015. I first thought it is a Common Black Ground Beetle, but then I understand they have grooves on their wings/wing covers? Any pointers what kind of beetle this is are welcome.
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Probably a sexton beetle, Nicrophorus something. There are a bunch of beetles on this genus
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it looks like a violet ground beetle thewcg.org.uk/carabidae/0091… One flew into our cottage last summer – it was huge!
that looks close, have to look at it closer tonight
+Dan Weese thanks, I’ll check that out tonight
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