the_love_bugs

Bugs doing what comes naturally and building up a sweat

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Jivko Nakev

Lion

Martin, please tell me where this picture has been taken. It looks very much like Crossidius coralinus, but I couldn't find any records these beetles to be spotted in Europe. Posted 10 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  What about Purpuricenus? Maybe Purpuricenus budensis, altough others are similar. A top view may be useful. Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
2. 1. Jivko Nakev
    
    Lion
    
    I think you are right. P.longevittatus is very similar, but native to South Turkey and Lebanon. Most likely this is P.budensis. Posted 10 years ago
  2. martinsm
    
    Giant Tortoise
    
    I have two top view shots if you would like me to post or otherwise send them ?? Posted 10 years ago
  3. 1. WildFlower
      
      Lion
      
      Could you please upload one or both of them if they are different. You could delete them later if you think they are not good enough. Posted 10 years ago
3. martinsm
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  sure, these were taken in Southern Bulgaria, if it's any help we are only 100 km from the turkish border but there are many of these here
  Posted 10 years ago