Ampedus sanguinolentus, Heeswijk, Netherlands

Not too happy with this capture, but I do want to know what it is. Suggestions are welcome.

comments (6)

Christine Young

Lion

Looks like a click beetle to me too - maybe Ampedus sanguinolentus. Posted 7 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  That looks like an excellent candidate, thanks so much!
  In the meanwhile I've had also asked @Arp, so will first wait for his confirmation, but I'm quite positive this is a match! Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Pudding4brains
    
    Lion
    
    Yes, this is about the _one_ colour variant of red Ampedus that is unique for only this species - all other red Ampedus are a nightmare *rolleyes* Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Nice, thanks for confirming! Posted 7 years ago
3. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  We got the confirmation, thanks once again. I originally didn't even want to post it, did not expect a species intro.
  Fun fact: name in dutch is "blood red click beetle". Posted 7 years ago
4. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Yay, excellent!
    
    Oh, and love that the Dutch add “blood” as an adjective ;P Posted 7 years ago