Hi,best day ive had for emperors,at least 15 at whiteholme drain,3 common heaths,another 5 or so emperors at north end of warland,all males careering about over heather,couldnt get any to land though,got a few acleris hyemanas ,and a eriocrania sp on heather(pic above),i might keep and see if it can be checked out,prob common and been blown up there,but you never know.saw 3 of those spectacular beetles,think ive seen em referred to as goldsmith beetles ! a couple of hours at withens car park might be worth a go what do you think !Brian L
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Looks like subpurpurella to me - they're everywhere at the moment, had one one on my bedroom window yesterday afternoon and I'm a fair way from any oaks.
Nick Dawtry reports at least 30 Emperors flying around North Tower today(monday)
Andy...the beetle you saw was most likely Carabus nitens. This is a notable species and should be reported with GR if possible to http://www.nbn.org.uk/ They are very keen on all records of this species for the Ground Beetle recording scheme.
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