I.D for bug on geranium plz

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    Hi,ive posted this bug last yr i think for an I.D. which i did get but i forgot to name the photo so i have forgotton what it is and cant find the thread again..sorry for being a gorp and thanks gang :blue thumb:

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    It was on my geraniums x
     
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    I think it's a Summer Chafer ..joolz:blue thumb:
     
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      Is he bad news guys?
       
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      I'm not sure Jenny:scratch:...all it says in my book is " a few species are serious pests" !!!
      but anything with the word 'chafer' puts the willies up me....:sofa:
       
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        a cockchafer?
        (Collins complete British Wildlife).
        Think you are right Loli, not the type of chap you, Joolz and me are looking for in the garden,
         
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          Thanks ladies:) i thought it was but the name doesnt ring a bell from the last I.D> i had ............maybe its my age :heehee:
          Ive not seen one since so i hope that puts your mind at ease and nothing said made me think i had to hunt it down and squish it last time:scratch:
          Wish i could find the old thread :heehee:xx

          Willie beetle it is then!:loll:
           
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          :lunapic 130165696578242 5:....Sorry Jenny....Yorkshire for 'Scared':dbgrtmb:
           
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            :lunapic 130165696578242 5: It's not a 'willie' beetle Joolz....it's a Summer Chafer;)....Jenny behave yourself:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
             
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            I tried to tell you before you went live with this one:doh:

            Now stop giggling about the name Cock Chaffer or i'll post you some May bug grubs:snork:
             
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                Thats put the willies up im joolz:biggrin::lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                 
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                  Ive solved it :ccheers: its a may beetle/summer chafer :dancy:
                   
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