Welsh Chafer - Hoplia philanthus
I was asked to remove this gorgeous little fella from the hair of somewhat panicked Maths teacher at work today. It was a "win win win" situation (for all three parties involved)😂
Swipe to pic 2 to see it pretending to be dead.
Few minutes later it happily flew away :)
This common beetle is about 8-9 mm long and has a bluish abdomen. It can be seen in June and July in open areas including grassland.
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