“We see all sorts of things arrive at the GSPCA and we never know what will be next,” said the Manager of the GSPCA, Steve Byrne.
“A family recently bought a playhouse from a shop in Guernsey and when they opened the box which was from the State in the US originally they discovered what we believe is a Meloe Angusticollis or more commonly known as a short-winged blister beetle.
“We believe it is male as he keeps leaving oily spots which the males do to deter predators.”
Angus joins a list of exotic animals that have made the trip to Guernsey from far flung lands, a list that includes snakes and lizards.
“Angus is in quarantine at the GSPCA with a selection of greens which they would eat in the wild,” continued Mr Byrne.
“We don’t rehome many insects but we always have animals in need of a home and to register your interest in adopting an animal from the GSPCA please [head ONLINE].”