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Common reed beetle found this 'golden' beetle today near my house in Wijk bij Duurstede the Netherlands. Donacia vulgaris,Geotagged,Netherlands,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Common reed beetle

found this 'golden' beetle today near my house in Wijk bij Duurstede the Netherlands.

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    Excellent shot (as usual) Paul :o)
    You may well be right on the ID, but these are horrific to ID from photo :-/ I'll give it a go one of these days, just for fun and practice. Good to know in advance: Any other angles available by any chance if needed?
    Cheers, Arp     Posted 5 years ago
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    Incredible shine!! Posted 5 years ago
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    Ferdy Christant
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    Beautiful shot! Posted 5 years ago

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The Donacia vulgaris

''Donacia vulgaris'' is a species of leaf beetle native to Europe.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Paul Dirksen
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded May 25, 2020. Captured May 25, 2020 15:07 in Geul 18, 3961 HX Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/9.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm

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