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fungus weevil Not the easiest one to find, found this one in a mixt forest in Doorn the Netherlands. Geotagged,Netherlands,Platystomos albinus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

fungus weevil

Not the easiest one to find, found this one in a mixt forest in Doorn the Netherlands.

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  1. View Claude CHAVAND's profile
    Claude CHAVAND
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    I haven't found it yet in my place, nice shot ! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Paul Dirksen's profile
      Paul Dirksen
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      Thank you Claude. Posted 5 years ago

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The Platystomos albinus

''Platystomos albinus'' is a species of beetle in the family Anthribidae, the fungus weevils. Adults measure 7 to 10 mm . The larvae feed on decaying trees, and are associated with the fungus ''Daldinia''. It is present in deciduous forests throughout Europe and the Near East, including central southern and eastern Britain.

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

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Uploaded Jun 20, 2020. Captured Jun 20, 2020 13:25 in Maarsbergseweg 3, 3941 MJ Doorn, Netherlands.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/13.0
  • 1/49s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm