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Unknown beetle or bug, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands Small insect (about 5-7mm) that was running up and down this grass. It has metallic yellowish shine on the wings, banded legs of black and orange, and the antennae are black. Chrysanthia geniculata,Europe,Heeswijk-Dinther,Netherlands,World Click/tap to enlarge

Unknown beetle or bug, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands

Small insect (about 5-7mm) that was running up and down this grass. It has metallic yellowish shine on the wings, banded legs of black and orange, and the antennae are black.

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    Pudding4brains
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    Hi Ferdy, difficult angle for ID. I'm thinking Chrysanthia geniculata (Oedemeridae) - it's just that it's quite light/yellowish for that, but maybe the light is tricking us. Compare here:
    https://waarneming.nl/foto/view/14094258     Posted 7 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks so much, Arp!
      That reference looks quite convincing to me, also based on my recollection. I can confirm that the exposure is quite bright in this scene: two ringflash + strong top flash with diffuser.       Posted 7 years ago

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The Chrysanthia geniculata

Chrysanthia geniculata (W. Schmidt, 1846) is a false blister bettle of the family Oedemeridae. It is found in Europe and Asia.

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Similar species: Beetles
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Uploaded Aug 12, 2018. Captured Jul 7, 2018 13:59.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/11.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm

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