They were thought to be extinct: rare carnivorous beetles attack an island in the UK (video, photos)

A rare species of meat-eating beetle, Dermestes Undulatus, who were  thought to  be extint  in 2020, has been discovered in the UK.

According to mirror.co.uk, these frugivorous beetles from the leatherback family were spotted on the island of Flat Holm in Wales. Dermestes Undulatus feed on the skin, flesh and bones of animals.

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"This story is not for the squeamish because the bugs feed on animal corpses. Dermestes literally means skin-eaters. They are a real headache for museums, but are very useful in forensic science as they help determine the age of remains," commented Flat Holm spokeswoman Sarah Morgan on the find.

The main mystery is how the insects returned to the UK because they have not been seen there for three years. Experts have suggested that the, could have been brought to the island in Bristol Bay by seagulls from France  along with animal remains.

Biologists were comforted by the appearance of beetles, as Flat Hill is declared a friendly territory for bees, as well as many rare species of insects and animals. In particular, it is home to a colony of clovers, whose numbers are rapidly declining in Europe. Also on the island live brittle spindles - legless lizards that are in danger of extinction.

Recall, in Brazil, hunters assured that they found a chupacabra. They showed a video of their victim, stating that it was a "vampire".

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