Billions of Dead Beetles Carpet Beaches in Scotland
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 10:50 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A massive population explosion has led to an 'surreal scene' on Scottish beaches, with billions of dead beetles covering the sand. The 'carpet' of beetles is reported as an inch thick in places.
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