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French Insects

Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus)

French Insects
June 24, 2016

French name: le Lucane cerf-volant Whilst on a local walk a couple of weeks ago we stumbled across this male stag beetle. Stag beetles lead quite fascinating, if not slightly sad lives. The larvae Read more […]

Robin's Pincushion, Rose Bedeguar Gall, La Galle de l’églantier ou Bédégar

Rose Bedeguar Gall, Robin’s Pincushion, (Diplolepis rosae)

French Insects
October 1, 2015

French name: La Galle de l’églantier ou Bédégar, La Barbe de St Pierre Even with our current warm, blue-skied days, Autumn is creeping its way across France. It is dancing across the tips of leaves Read more […]

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