A Rare Beetle Is Back in Wales

There is a rare beetle in Wales today. The name is the Short-Necked Oil Beetle. This beetle is very small. It is a special insect. People look for the beetle in Wales. They look for a long time. Now, they find the beetle in Pembrokeshire. This is very good news. Many people are happy. The beetle is rare in the UK. The beetle is in trouble. There is not much space for the beetle. The beetle needs flowers. The beetle needs grass. The beetle needs bees. The beetle is small and fat. The beetle has a funny shape. The beetle has oil on its legs. The beetle uses the oil when it is afraid. The beetle is active on warm days. The beetle is active on sunny days. Experts look for the beetle for three years. They look at the grass. They look at the sand. Now, they see the small larvae. The larvae are baby beetles. The babies wait for bees. The bees go to the nest. The babies eat the pollen. The babies grow in the nest. Natural Resources Wales works on the land. The group helps the beetle. The group works with volunteers. The group wants the beetle to live. There is only one place for the beetle in Wales. This place is Castlemartin. It is an important place. The beetle is back after sixty years. This is a big success. The beetle is a part of nature. Many people watch the beetle. The beetle is a treasure. Experts watch the beetle now. The beetle is safe today. Everyone is glad.