I spotted this unusual, quite large beetle when deadheading yesterday. I consulted my reference book and realised it is a kind of chafer but which one exactly I could not determine. I have certainly never come across it before. It had very large eyes and was hairy underneath making it look like a miniscule mouse when viewed from beneath
I observed that, once on its back it could not turn itself over and just lay there helplessly waving its legs about. Knowing that chafers can be voracious eaters but not having the heart to despatch it as it was really quite cute
I took it to the wilder part of the garden, well away from my more precious plants.
Anyone have any ideas as to the type?
