Bloody-nosed beetle
Scientific name: Timarcha tenebricosa
The common name of the Bloody-nosed beetle derives from its unusual defence mechanism: when threatened, it secretes a distasteful blood-red liquid from its mouth. This flightless beetle can be found on grassland and heathland, and along hedgerows.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 2.0-2.3cmConservation status
Common.