The Devil's Coach-horse.

[Robin]

This Rove Beetle is a feisty little fella, here in a defence posture ready to go! amazing !

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[Steve]

He looks like he's ready for battle! Cool shot!

 

[Icarus]

Don't think I'd mess with this guy who obviously thinks he's a scorpion! Very nice capture.

 

[Robin]

He looks like he's ready for battle! Cool shot!

Yes he is annoyed as I had disturbed him from under a dead pheasant .
Thank you Robin.

 

[Robin]

Don't think I'd mess with this guy who obviously thinks he's a scorpion! Very nice capture.

Hi Icarus I just find it wonderful that he would stand up to something so huge in comparison. Thanks for your reply Robin.

 

[Callie]

NICE! Reminds me of a beastie here we call and earwick - is hah the same jist and snapper mandibles! And it pongs!