Vienna, Austria, EuropeWhere in the world are you?
Currently in Austria and Germany the "Insect of the year 2020". I read an article about this yesterday, really impressive animal, a bit complicated in reproduction ;-). I didn't know this beetle is deadly poisonous. Last year I was able to photograph one of these beautiful animals...Saved from the depths of a water bucket this morning, one lucky Violet oil beetle (Meloe violaceus). We don't see many in the garden but they're a good sign of a pesticide free area, which we are.
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