Cryptocephalus rugicollis, Portugal

One of my first macro shots.
I'm not sure of the species so any confirmation or suggestion is more than welcome 8-)

comments (5)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Great shot. I've asked Claude to have a look at the ID:

Claude CHAVAND Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
1. Claude CHAVAND
  
  Lion
  
  Bonjour,
  To me, the shape of the body and the length of antennas don't match with Lachnaia genus. It is more likely a Cryptocephalus but I don't think we can find the species with this photo. I'll check the fauna of Portugal tonight.
  I've checked, among about 6 to 8 possibilities, Cryptocephalus rugicollis is my favorite.
  Of course this is not 100% certain ! Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
2. 1. Flavio
    
    Lion
    
    Thank you so much for your help Claude :-) Posted 4 years ago
  2. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks so much for chipping in, Claude. For now have re-identified as per your suggestion. Although not 100% sure, let's see it as a tentative identification. Posted 4 years ago
3. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you very much Ferdy ;-) Posted 4 years ago

The Cryptocephalus rugicollis

Cryptocephalus rugicollis - leaf beetle belonging to Chrysomelidae family. About 9-10 mm, oblong body. Elytra with variable color density, spots size, number.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Ferdy Christant