A tale of two beetles: Nessa Darcy | Heritage in Schools

A tale of two beetles:
Nessa Darcy

Legend has it that two different types of beetle once fought over a juicy slug, but all may not have been as it seemed.

A dramatic old Irish folk tale about interspecific interactions. Legend has it that two different types of beetle once fought over a juicy slug, but all may not have been as it seemed. Learn about the ecology and anatomy of ground beetles and the devil's coach horse beetle.

Suited to children from 1st to 4th classes.

For more information:

www.duchas.ie/en/cbes

Nessa Darcy is a member of the Heritage in Schools Panel of Specialists.