This beetle was discovered by Russell Robertson in his garden in Lochinver on 24th March 2012.
It was susequently identified by Ian Evans, thanks Ian, as Oiceoptoma thoracicum, a carrion beetle which not only eats carrion but is also fond of stinkhorn fungi. It’s a bit early for the fungi!
This beetle, which is fairly widespread in Assynt, is unmistakable from its colour pattern and the strong ribbing on its wing-cases.
Two adult birds and nine juveniles off Culkein Drumbeg (DAH). Sadly a very rare record now for Assynt, but great to know we had at least one breeding pair this year. (25/07)
15+ birds around Culkein Drumbeg jetty (DAH) and large number also around Culag Hotel, Lochinver. (Andrew Mackenzie) Both records late evening. (25/07)
Single animal, Clashmore (Andrew Mackenzie) (25/07)
Two birds, Bay of Stoer (DAH) (24/07)
15+ very active animals just off Sgeir Mhòr, Loch Kirkaig (DAH) (24/07)
Six birds in a group, Loch Kirkaig (DAH) (24/07)
Single moth in Strathan garden (Jean Macleod) (24/07)
Single moth Clachtoll, (Dorell Pirie) (24/07)
