Bloody-nosed beetle

Timarcha tenebricosa
Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

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Frosted black round beetle with relatively long legs and thickened feet. The back shields are no longer separatable disabling flight. The antennae are long, sturdy and bubbly. 

It walks slowly despite its long legs. When disturbed it can mimic a bloody nose as a defence mechanism. It is herbivorous with a preference for cleavers. Active at night.

⇔ l. 15-20 mm

syn. Blood spewer, Blood spewing beetle

LA:
≈ The GEOTRUPES SPINIGER (Dor beetle) has a wider and flatter back shield with length indentations. 
≈ The same goes for the PTEROSTICHUS NIGRITA (Black ground beetle) which is smaller and it runs much faster.

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