Cramp-ball Fungus Weevil

Beetle

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Platyrhinus resinosus

A woodland species whose larvae develop inside the fungus called Crampballs  Daldinia concentrica  (aka King Alfred's cakes). Its bird dropping colouration helps it avoid the attention of predators.

Beetle

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