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Which beetle ?
Volkmar
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Posted on 07-05-2022 21:06
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Found today in the Arnsberger Wald, Germany near D-59821 Arnsberg. Which beetle is it ?
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I think it is the Platystomos albinus, fungus weevil.
 
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Hi Volkmar, that's correct, and it's a male (long antennae)!
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Thank you very much Eric for the confirmation and the mal hint ! TumbsUp
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a nice example of bird dropping mimicking (as long as it doesn't move)

Greetings - Günter
 
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