The Violet Ground Beetle can be identified by its strong violet sheen around its flanged edges of its fused wing cases and its thorax. It is a fairly common beetle, found in grassland, farmland, woodland and gardens. Can be seen all year round, but most likely between March and October. They feed at night hunting slugs and other invertebrates.
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Violet Ground Beetle image by munki-boy
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
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