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Malachite beetle - Malachius bipustulatus Réserve naturelle du Taubergiessen, Germany.  Geotagged,Germany,Malachite beetle,Malachius bipustulatus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Malachite beetle - Malachius bipustulatus

Réserve naturelle du Taubergiessen, Germany.

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"Malachius bipustulatus", the malachite beetle, is a species of soft-winged flower beetles belonging to the family Melyridae subfamily Malachiinae. In case of necessity, this beetle can release a smell that deters predators. The males attract females producing special secretions from its antennae.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Aug 29, 2023. Captured May 30, 2022 12:14 in 7MMR+82 Rheinau, Germany.
  • SP-820UZ
  • f/4.5
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO80
  • 5.7mm