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 Miniature Chafer Like Beetle (UK) ... ID?
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| Calilasseia |
Posted on 05-07-2013 02:05
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Attached is a USB microscope photo of a 10 mm beetle, resembling one of the much larger Chafer beetles, that was present in abundance from late May through to early July in my locality. Records for this species are as follows: [1] 2013 06 06: OS Grid Reference SJ501855, 11:43 to 11:59 BST [2] 2013 06 17: OS Grid Reference SJ499855, 12:41 to 12:42 BST [3] 2013 06 19 : OS Grid Reference SJ496853, 15:26 to 15:31 BST [4] 2013 07 03 : OS Grid Reference SJ499855, 12:32 to 12:44 BST in sunny weather, this species readily takes flight. Antennae are trifurcated at the extremities, if this feature is useful, and the beetle can fold the three 'fingers' at the ends of the antennae together. |
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| Calilasseia |
Posted on 05-07-2013 02:06
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Here's a second photo, showing the trifurcated antennal extremities unfolded. Any help with ID appreciated. 
Edited by Calilasseia on 05-07-2013 02:07 |
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| Marc T |
Posted on 05-07-2013 06:17
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Phyllopertha horticola? |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 05-07-2013 09:32
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Yup
Paul - - - - Paul Beuk on https://diptera.info |
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| Calilasseia |
Posted on 05-07-2013 13:34
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Many thanks once again! |
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but don't see the image in the post.