Rare creature rediscovered in Wales after nearly 60 years as conservationists hail 'remarkable' find

Conservationists have confirmed that the Short-Necked Oil Beetle has been found breeding in Wales for the first time in nearly six decades, following a determined three-year search at Castlemartin Range in Pembrokeshire.Natural Resources Wales announced that this year's survey found larvae of the nationally rare insect across a small part of the site, suggesting that hatchlings from a larger group of immature beetles survived.The breakthrough comes after significant concern for the species' future in Wales. Surveys in 2022 and 2025 found only dead adult specimens, leaving researchers worried about whether the beetle could maintain a viable presence at the site. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Castlemartin Range remains the sole site...

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