Oedemera Nobilis

Oedemera Nobilis is a beetle in the family Oedemeridae, a common species in Western Europe, including the south of England.

The male of Oedemera nobilis, as in most Oedemera species, possesses the hind femora very swollen, whereas in female the femora are thin.

Other names: Swollen-Thighed Beetle, Fat-Legged Beetle, Thick-Kneed Flower Beetle

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Ferdy Christant

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Common as it is, this is a specie introduction to the site, which we count as awesome. Posted 12 years ago
1. Bridget Charity Rendall
  
  Grizzly Bear
  
  Thank you, I found this the most fascinating to watch and observed it on several plants in the polytunnels. Posted 12 years ago

The Swollen-Thighed Beetle

"Oedemera nobilis", also known as the False Oil Beetle, Thick-Legged Flower Beetle or Swollen-Thighed Beetle is a beetle in the family Oedemeridae, a common species in Western Europe, including the south of England.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Bridget Charity Rendall