Ampedus (Ampedus) pomorum (Herbst, 1784)

9 mm long Elateridae

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

I probably shouldn't even try (difficult genus) but wonder what you think of Ampedus pomorum? Posted 4 years ago
1. Claude CHAVAND
  
  Lion
  
  Well, I have a doubt with A. pomonae; the colour matches A. pomorum but the 3rd article of antennas is not longer than the second. However, A. pomonae larvae lives in willows or poplars and I've found this beetle in chesnut tree forest.
  So yes, I think you are right, it must be Ampedus (Ampedus) pomorum (Herbst, 1784)
  Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks, it was nothing more than an educated guess as you're the expert. Posted 4 years ago