Notable beetle records from Germany

Notable beetle records from Germany
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	27.02.2010 (published on 27.02.2010) Record of Phloiophilus edwardsii in the Bössinger Forest near Zeutern in the Kraichgau in February 2010 On February 27^th, 2010 two specimen of Phloiophilus edwardsii were found in the forest 'Bössinger Wald' near Zeutern (Kraichgau) by using a beating tray on a rotten branch. The hibernal species can be found from October to March. It develops in the fungus Peniophora quercina, which occurs on oaks. There are recent records from most regions of Germany, but the species is found only sporadically. In Germany, it is regarded as endangered (RL 2).

	12.09.2009 (published on 13.09.2009) Record of Claviger testaceus in the arid floodplain of Grißheim in September 2009 On September 12^th, 2009 four specimen of the short-winged mold beetle Claviger testaceus was found in an ant nest (Lasius sp.). The species is highly adapted to the life with ants and can't survive outside the ant nest. The eyes are atrophied. The beetle excretes a secretion highly attractive to the ants, which in turn feed the beetle. The beetle also feeds on the larvae of ants. In Germany, Claviger testaceus is regarded as vulnerable (RL 3).

	16.08.2009 (published on 13.09.2009) Record of Tropideres albirostris in the state forest Molzau near Huttenheim in August 2009 On August 16^th, 2009 a single specimen of the fungus weevil Tropideres albirostris was found in the state forest Molzau near Huttenheim. The species develops in oak, rarely in beech. Besides specimen with white pattern on their elytra, occasionally specimen with a yellowish pattern (a. quercinus). In Germany, Tropideres albirostris is regarded as vulnerable (RL 3).

	15.08.2009 (published on 13.09.2009) Record of Lema cyanella at the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg in August 2009 On August 15^th, 2009 a single specimen of the leaf beetle Lema cyanella was found in the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg. The species develops in thistle (Cirsium sp.). It is easily distinguished from the species of the closely related genus Oulema by the central emarginate pronotum. Lema cyanella is recorded from all-over Germany, but it is found only occasionally (RL 3).

	14.08.2009 (published on 13.09.2009) Record of Pteleobius kraatzi at the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg in August 2009 On August 14^th, 2009 a single specimen of the bark beetle Pteleobius kraatzi was found in the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg. In Germany, the tiny species (1.8–2.0 mm) is recorded only from the south-west and is regarded as vulnerable (RL 3). It develops in elm trees. It is distinguished from the closely related P. vittatus by its alternately raised elytral intervals.

	12.08.2009 (published on 13.09.2009) Record of Siagonium quadricorne in the Bössinger Forest near Zeutern in the Kraichgau in August 2009 On August 12^th, 2009 two specimen of the rove beetle Siagonium quadricorne were observed in the forest 'Bössinger Wald' near Zeutern (Kraichgau). The species is occasionally found under the bark of old deciduous trees, often gregarious. The males exhibit cheeks prolonged to protruding horns. In Germany, Siagonium quadricorne is regarded as vulnerable (RL 3).

	12.08.2009 (published on 13.09.2009) Record of Leptura aurulenta in the Bössinger Forest near Zeutern in the Kraichgau in August 2009 On August 12^th, 2009 a single specimen of the longhorn beetle Leptura aurulenta was observed in the forest 'Bössinger Wald' near Zeutern (Kraichgau). The species develops in the wood of various deciduous trees and exhibits a marked sexual dimorphism. Leptura aurulenta is known to occur in Southern Europe and the southern part of Central Europe. In Germany, the species is regarded as endangered (RL 2).

	08.08.2009 (published on 08.08.2009) Record of Agrilus sinuatus at the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg in August 2009 On August 8^th, 2009 a single specimen of the jewel beetle Agrilus sinuatus was found on an ailing hawthorn by using a beating tray. The cupreous purple colored species is 4.5–10 mm long and develops in rosaceous plants, mainly in hawthorn and pear and can be detrimental to the latter. Agrilus sinuatus is recorded from most parts of Germany, but is only rarely found in the wild. Usually it is recorded by rearing from larvae. In Germany the species is not regarded as vulnerable.

	31.07.2009 (published on 02.08.2009) Record of Thymalus limbatus in the Lampertheim Forest (South Hesse) in July 2009 On July 31^st, 2009 two specimen of Thymalus limbatus (family Peltidae) were found at night on a dead beech infested with fungi. The nocturnal species with shiny cupreous color is 5–7 mm long and its habitus reminds of genus Cassida at first sight. Thymalus is saproxylic and feeds on fungi. It is found in forests with a sufficient amount of deadwood, from the planar to the montane zone on deciduous trees and conifers, mostly sporadic and rare. In Germany, Thymalus limbatus is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).

	31.07.2009 (published on 02.08.2009) Record of Eustrophus dermestoides in the Lampertheim Forest (South Hesse) in July 2009 On July 31^st, 2009 one single specimen of the false darkling beetle Eustrophus dermestoides was found on an oak tree populated by Cerambyx cerdo. The nocturnal, stenotopic species develops in sulphur shelf (Laetiporus sulphureus) and in decaying wood of deciduous trees. Eustrophus dermestoides is 4–5 mm long and its habitus strongly reminds of a skin beetle of the genus Dermestes. In Germany, Eustrophus dermestoides is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).

	31.07.2009 (published on 02.08.2009) Observation of Trichoferus pallidus in the Lampertheim Forest (South Hesse) in July 2009 On July 31^st, 2009 one single specimen of the extremely rare longhorn beetle Trichoferus pallidus was observed. The first record in the Lampertheim forest was made in 2004. The nocturnal species develops in dying oaks, often together with Cerambyx cerdo. Only few recent records of the Urwald relict species are known from Baden, Hesse, the Palatinate and Saxony-Anhalt. In Germany Trichoferus pallidus is classified as critically endangered (RL 1).

	11.07.2009 (published on 13.07.2009) Observation of Dicerca berolinensis in the forest 'Bienwald' near Scheibenhardt in July 2009 On July 11^th, 2009 the jewel beetle Dicerca berolinensis was observed in the forest 'Bienwald' near Scheibenhardt on a dead beech tree. The species is distributed from Central Europe to Westsiberia, from Germany recent records are known from the Southern Federal States and Brandenburg. The development cycle takes 3–4 years in European beech or hornbeam in the trunk or large branches exposed to sunlight. The diurnal, highly thermophilic beetles can be observed on populated trunks. When disturbed, the beetles drop off the trunk. In Germany, Dicerca berolinensis is classified as endangered (RL 2) and is protected by Federal law.

	11.07.2009 (published on 13.07.2009) Observation of Megopis scabricornis in the forest 'Bienwald' near Scheibenhardt in July 2009 On July 11^th, 2009 the rare and large longhorn beetle Megopis scabricornis (30–50 mm) was observed in the forest 'Bienwald' near Scheibenhardt on an old beech tree. The species is known to occur in Central and Southern Europe as well as in Turkey and Syria. The crepuscular and nocturnal species develops in a 3–4 year cycle in various deciduous trees (beech, apple, cherry, willow, poplar and others). In Germany the species has been recently recorded from Baden, the Palatinate, Hesse and Brandenburg. In Germany Megopis scabricornis is classified as critically endangered (RL 1) and is protected by Federal law.

	28.06.2009 (published on 02.07.2009) First record of Acylophorus glaberrimus in the forest 'Bienwald' (Rhineland-Palatinate) in June 2009 On June 28^th, 2009, two specimen of the rove beetle Acylophorus glaberrimus were discovered at a small pond near Minfeld (Rhineland-Palatinate). The species is 6–7 mm long and displays very characteristic geniculate antennae. It can be distinguished from the closely related A. wagenschieberi by its shorter scapus, reddish knees and feet and red fifth tergite. In Germany, Acylophorus glaberrimus is recorded from several regions and is classified as vulnerable (RL 3). The present discovery constitutes the first record for the Palatinate.

	27.06.2009 (published on 02.07.2009) First record of Aphodius scrutator in the forest 'Bienwald' (Rhineland-Palatinate) in June 2009 On June 27^th, 2009, six specimen of the very rare dung beetle Aphodius scrutator were recorded from cow grazing land near Minfeld on the border of the forest 'Bienwald'. The beetles were singly found in skin-dry cow dung. According to Horion (1958) Aphodius scrutator is an element of the Ponto-mediterranean fauna. Recent records from Germany are from Bavaria and from the Kaiserstuhl in South Baden (Geis). The current discovery constitutes the first record of Aphodius scrutator for the Palatinate. In Germany, the stenotopic, thermophilic species is classified as endangered (RL 2).

	27.06.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Observation of Abax carinatus in the forest 'Bienwald' near Scheibenhardt in June 2009 On June 27^th, 2009 in total three specimen of the ground beetle Abax carinatus were observed in the forest 'Bienwald' near Scheibenhardt. Like all German species of the genus, the black, compact species is characterized by its raised 7^th elytral interval and the absence of seta in the 3^rd interval. It is easily distinguished from other Abax species by the puncture of the basal depressions. In Germany the hygrophilic species is found in forest and river valleys. Abax carinatus is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).

	25.06.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Observation of Anoxia villosa near Hockenheim in June 2009 On June 25^th, 2009, hundreds of specimen of the scarabaeid beetle Anoxia villosa were observed swarming at dawn near Hockenheim. In Germany the species occurs in the sandy areas of the Rhine river plains. In the Mediterranean countries Anoxia plays a role similar to the cockchafer (Melolontha sp.) in Central Europe. In Germany, Anoxia swarms approx. 4 weeks after Melolontha, and essentially at the same time like the June bug (Amphimallon sp.), but is much bigger than Amphimallon and strongly resembles Melolontha, except the pubescent lower side and the 4–/5–membered lamellate antenna. In Germany Anoxia is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).

	20.06.2009 (published on 02.07.2009) Record of the longhorn beetle Judolia sexmaculata at the Hornisgrinde (Northern Black Forest) in June 2009 On June 20^th, 2009, two specimen of the longhorn beetle Judolia secmaculata were discovered on the Hornisgrinde (Northern Black Forest) on 1100 m above sea level. The boreomontane species develops in various conifers (Picea, Abies, Pinus, Larix). The diurnal species is usually found on flowers, but sporadically and seldom. Recent records are known from the low mountain range of South and Central Germany. Judolia sexmaculata is classified as endangered (RL 2).

	13.06.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Record of Phaeochrotes cinctus in the forest 'Bienwald' in June 2009 On May 10^th, 2009, one single specimen of the fungus weevil Phaeochrotes cinctus was recorded in the forest 'Bienwald' near Scheibenhardt. The small species (2.0–3.0 mm) is found on dead branches infested with fungi, mostly on various deciduous trees (Quercus, Carpinus, Ulmus, Alnus, and others). In Germany Phaeochrotes cinctus is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).

	06.06.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Records of Rhynchaenus alni at the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg in June 2009 Between June 6^th and June 17^th, 2009, several specimen of the jumping weevil Rhynchaenus alni were discovered on elm trees at the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg. The pretty, stenotopic species develops in elm trees and can be beaten from young elm trees or shoots on older elm trees. Formerly, Rhynchaenus alni was recorded from virtually all Federal States in Germany. Today, from several Federal States only old records (before 1950 or even before 1900) are known. In Germany, R. alni is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).

	05.06.2009 (published on 02.07.2009) Record of Obrium cantharinum in the floodplain of the old Rhine river bed in June 2009 On June 5^th, 2009, one single specimen of the longhorn beetle Obrium cantharinum was discovered on a dead branch of poplar in the vicinity of the nuclear power plant Philippsburg. The beetle is 5–10 mm long and can be distinguished from to common Obrium brunneum by its black femora, tibia and antenna. The species develops in small branches of deciduous trees, poplar being largely preferred. Obrium cantharinum is a rare species (RL 2) and most probably nocturnal. Records of the adult beetle in the wild are rather rare, most often the beetle is reared from dead branches of poplar.

	28.05.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Record of Clytus lama in the Schierbach valley near Neuler (Wurttemberg) in May 2009 On May 28^th, 2009, one single specimen of the longhorn beetle Clytus lama was discovered in the Schlierbach valley near Neuler. Amongst numerous longhorn beetles exhibiting wasp mimicry (e.g. genus Xylotrechus, Clytus, Plagionotus), Clytus lama can be only confused with the very common C. arietis. However, it is easily distinguished from the latter by its yellow-brown antenna, which are not thickened and darkened towards the apex. Clytus lama is a stenotopic, silvicolous species of the montane to subalpine region and is currently recorded from South and East Germany. The species is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).

	25.05.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Record of the myrmecophilic histerid Hetaerius ferrugineus in the Lampertheim forest in May 2009 On May 25^th, 2009, one specimen of the histerid beetle Hetaerius ferrugineus was recorded in the Lampertheim forst in South Hesse. The tiny species (1.5–2.0 mm) is myrmecophilic, it lives in the nests of various ant species. H. ferrugineus is xerothermophilic and can be usually found in ant nests on hillside situations with exposure to sunlight, preferentially in nests under pieces of wood, from which the beetle can be collected. The species feeds on dead and diseased ants. In Germany H. ferrugineus is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).

	24.05.2009 (published on 02.07.2009) Record of the carrion beetle Ablattaria laevigata in the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg in May 2009 On May 24^th, 2009, one single specimen of the carrion beetle Ablattaria laevigata was found at the old river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg. Unlike many other carrion beetles, Ablattaria laevigata is not found on carrion, but is a specialized predator of snails. The black beetle is characterized by its apically rounded convex pronotum, the shape of the antenna and the barely corrugated elytra. In Germany the species is mainly recorded from areas with favorable warm climate and is classified as endangered (RL 2).

	17.05.2009 (published on 02.07.2009) Record of the tumbling flower beetle Hoshihananomia perlata in the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg in May 2009 On May 17^th, 2009, one single specimen of the tumbling flower beetle Hoshihananomia perlata was discovered on a flower at the old river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg (North Baden). Like most tumbling flower beetles Hoshihananomia perlata escapes extremely swiftly especially at higher temperatures. The beetle develops in birch. Recent records are known from many federal states of Germany, however the species is not very often recorded. In Germany the species is classified as endangered (RL 2).

	10.05.2009 (published on 02.07.2009) Record of the dung beetle Euoniticellus fulvus in Grißheim (Baden) in May 2009 On May 10^th, 2009, one specimen of the very rare dung beetle Euoniticellus fulvus was discovered near Grißheim (South Baden) in fresh sheep dung. The Ponto-mediterranean species is currently only known to occur in Baden and Hesse. In Baden, older records are known from the Lilienhof (Kaiserstuhl) and from the 90s from the grazing land 'Schelinger Viehweide'. The stenotopic, xerothermophilic species prefers fresh, almost liquid dung of horses, sheeps and cows. In Germany Euoniticellus fulvus is classified as critically endangered (RL 1).

	10.05.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Record of Oberea pupillata near Grißheim (South Baden) in May 2009 On May 10^th, 2009, one single specimen of the longhorn beetle Oberea pupillata was observed in the Rhine river plain near Grißheim (South Baden). The stenotopic, silvicolous species prefers clearances and the skirts of the forest. The larval development takes 2–3 years and takes place in Lonicera. In Central Europe, O. pupillata is found only very sporadically and seldom, from the Northern Federal States of Germany no records are known (Germany RL 3). O. pupillata can be easily distinguished from the other species of the genus by the characteristic yellow elytral spots next to the scutellum.

	07.05.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Two records of the powder post beetle Lyctus pubescens in North Baden in May 2009 On May 7^th and May 19^th, 2009, one specimen each was recorded on cords of oak wood near Waghäusel and in the forest 'Bössinger Wald' near Zeutern. As most lyctid species, L. pubescens develops in dry wood with a certain content of starch and protein. L. pubescens prefers oak wood. In Germany the species is not very often recorded, e.g. from Baden (Böhme, 1962, and is classified as critically endangered (RL 1). It can be distinguished from other species of the genus Lyctus by the flattened and distended apex of the elytra.

	25.04.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Record of the ground beetle Elaphropus sexstriatus at the river rhine floodplain near Philippsburg in April 2009 On April 25^th, 2009, one single specimen of the ground beetle Elaphropus sexstriatus was discovered on a sunlit gravel walk at the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg. The small species (2.2–2.7 mm) exhibits three stripes and diffuse reddish spots on the shoulders and at the beginning of the apex of the elytra. The Southern European species is only found in South Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg, Bavaria, Hesse) and prefers somewhat xeric habitats alongside rivers. In Germany it is regarded as endangered (RL 2).

	25.04.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Records of Phytoecia pustulata at the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg in April and May 2009 From April 25^th to May 24^th, 2009 several observations of Phytoecia pustualata were made on the causeway between the river Rhine floodplain and the nuclear powerplant Philippsburg. The comparatively small species is characterized by a elongate, raised red spot on the pronotum. It is recorded from throughout Europa (except from the North), Turkey, Caucasus and Kazachstan. The larvae develop in various Asteracea, e.g. in yarrow (Achillea), feverfew (Tanacetum) and Chrysanthemum species. In Germany, Phytoecia pustulata is known from the Southern and the Eastern Federal States and is classified as endangered (RL 2).

	19.04.2009 (published on 08.07.2009) Record of Anthicus bimaculatus at a quarry pond near Dettenheim in April 2009 On April 19^th, 2009, two specimen of the antlike flower beetle Anthicus bimaculatus were discovered on the edge of a quarry pond. The stenotopic, psammophilic species is found on sabulous edges of ponds, often on the roots of grasses. In Germany A. bimaculatus is known to occur in various Federal States, except South-East Germany. The species is classified as vulnerable (RL 3). Due to its protective mimicry it's not easy to discover the species on sand, often it takes some patience to find it.

	05.04.2009 (published on 02.07.2009) Record of the weevil Baris analis in Baden in April 2009 On April 5^th, 2009, one single specimen of the weevil Baris analis was discovered near a small pond close to Oberhausen-Rheinhausen (North Baden). The small beetle (2.0–3.5 mm) has a very characteristic red coloration of the apical part of the elytra. It develops on the Meadow False Fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica (L.) Bernh.). This is the first record of the species in Baden after 1950. The only recent records are from Saxony-Anhalt (Behne, 1996).

	29.11.2008 (published on 14.02.2009) Record of Limodromus longiventris in the river Rhine floodplain near Oberhausen-Rheinhausen in November 2008 On November 29^th, 2008 one specimen of the ground beetle Limodromus longiventris was discovered under a piece of wood in hibernation. This was the latest of 10 records for the river Rhine floodplains near Oberhausen-Rheinhausen between 2004 and 2008. In early spring L. longiventris can be found at night crawling on the lower stem of large poplars. On average the species is somewhat larger than the very common L. assimilis, which has shorter and more rounded elytra. L. longiventris is distributed in the western palaearctic and is found only very localized in Germany.

	21.09.2008 (published on 14.02.2009) Record of Dromius longiceps in the reed zone near Oberhausen-Rheinhausen in September 2008 On September 21^st, 2008 the ground beetle Dromius longiceps was discovered in the reed zone around the former gravel ponds near Oberhausen-Rheinhause (close to Philippsburg, North Baden). The rare species is distributed in Northern and Central Europe. Dromius longiceps is markedly hygrophilic and is usually found in reed or bulrush zones around lakes and ponds. The elongated head and pronotum are characteristic for this species.

	17.08.2008 (published on 19.02.2009) Record of Phloiotrya vaudoueri in the forest 'Heilbronner Wald' near Heilbronn in August 2008 On August 17^th, 2008 one specimen of the false darkling beetle Phloiotrya vaudoueri was discovered on a dead beech tree in the forest 'Heilbronner Wald' between Heilbronn and Weinsberg. The rare species is known to occur in Western and Southern Europe and in southeast Central Europe. Phloiotrya vaudoueri develops in decaying oak wood, occasionally in other deciduous trees as well. In Germany the species is categorized as endangered (RL 2). Phloiotrya vaudoueri ist a nocturnal species and is mostly found in old deciduous forests during July and August.

	19.07.2008 (published on 14.02.2009) Record of Notoxus trifasciatus on a meadow near river Rhine close to Speyer in July 2008 On July 19^th, 2008 a single specimen of Notoxus trifasciatus was found on a meadow close to river Rhine. The beetle was discovered on a small poplar on a slightly elevated, rather dry meadow close to the Rhine riverbank. The xerothermic species is known to occur in Southern and Central Europe. The species is less frequently found than N. monoceros, the most common species of the genus. Many species in the family Anthicidae are known for their feeding on dead blister beetles. The ingested cantharidine protects them from predation by vertebrates.

	06.07.2008 (published on 19.02.2009) Observation of the longhorn beetle Rosalia alpina on beech logs near Bad Urach in July 2008 On July 6^th, 2008, numerous specimen of the longhorn beetle Rosalia alpina were observed near Bad Urach (Baden-Wurttemberg). The beautiful beetle has blue elytra with silky black spots. It is known to occur from Spain to the Caucasus and Ural Mountains. In Germany Rosalia alpina is only recorded from very few places in the Swabian mountains and the Danube Valley. R. alpina is categorized as endangered (RL 2) and is protected by the FFH Directive (92/43/EWG). Rosalia alpina develops in dead beech wood exposed to sunlight. The beetle is found from July to September in the low mountain range (500–1500 m).

	28.06.2008 (published on 14.02.2009) First record of the Clerid beetle Tarsostenus univittatus in North Baden in June 2008 On June 28^th, 2008 four specimen of the clerid beetle were observed on an old stack of wood near Waghäusel-Wiesental in North Baden. The thermophilic species in distributed worldwide and has been recorded in 1962 by Wolf in the Kaiserstuhl area for the first time for Germany. Since the 1990's further occurrences have been discovered in South Baden (Geis), in the Palatinate (Seiler) and Wurttemberg (Reibnitz). The record in Wiesental closes the gap in the existing records for South Germany. Tarsostenus univittatus is found on dry wood as a predator of powder-post beetles (Lyctidae).

	23.05.2008 (published on 16.02.2009) Record of Oenopia impustula in the forest 'Bienwald' near Kandel in May 2008 On May 23^rd, 2008 five specimen of Oenopia impustulata were found somewhat unexpectedly in the natural forest reserve Stuttpferch in the forest area 'Bienwald' near Kandel (Rhineland-Palatinate). The beetles were discovered on a young oak on a clearing. Oenopia impustulata is predator of aphids and is normally found in raised bogs. Recent records are known from Bavaria, Wurttemberg and several northern federal states. However, there is some evidence, that the species occasionally can be found in xerothermic sandy areas, e.g. in the Lampertheim Forest in South Hesse (Bornholdt, 1994).

	18.05.2008 (published on 14.02.2009) Record of Clytus tropicus in the Bössinger Forest close to Zeutern (Kraichgau) in May 2008 On May 18^th, 2008 a single specimen of the rare longhorn beetle Clytus tropicus was found. The beetle was discovered on fallen branches of a large oak on a clearing in an oak-beech forest. The species is known from all-over Europe (except the North) but is only rarely found due to its acrodendrophilous habit and its demanding habitat requirements. The larval development takes 1–2 years in branches in the treetop exposed to sun. In Europe, oak is the preferred substrate. In Germany Clytus tropicus is protected by the Federal Nature Conservation Act.

	12.05.2008 (published on 19.02.2009) Record of Acalles aubei in the forest around the Drachenfels near Bad Dürkheim in May 2008 On May 12^th, 2008 the weevil Acalles aubei was discovered in the forest 'Saupferch' around the Drachenfels near Bad Dürkheim (Rhineland-Palatinate) on thin decaying beech branches. With a body length of 3.5–5.5 mm Acalles aubei is one of the larger representatives of the genus Acalles. The species is known to occur in Southern Europe from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus. Acalles aubei develops in deciduous trees, mainly beech and chestnut. The species can be found from May to October utilizing beating tray and sieve on thin branches and leaf litter. In Germany Acalles aubei is categorized as endangered (RL 2).

	20.04.2008 (published on 14.02.2009) Record of Orsodacne lineola in the Bössinger Forest close to Zeutern (Kraichgau) in April 2008 On April 20^th, 2008 a single specimen of the leaf beetle Orsodacne lineola was found on a dead branch at the edge of the Bössinger forest adjacent to a traditional orchard. Contrary to the very common O. cerasi, the pronotum and elytra of O. lineola are pubescent. The species is distributed in Southern and Central Europe and develops in hawthorn (Crataegus), pear (Pirus) and plum (Prunus). According to Köhler/Klausnitzer (1998) there are no preceding records for Baden so far.

	30.03.2008 (published on 14.02.2009) Record of Clitostethus arcuatus in the forest Dornhecke near Bad Schönborn (North Baden) in March 2008 On March 30^th, 2008 the ladybird Clitostethus arcuatus was found in the forest Dornhecke near Bad Schönborn in North Baden on ivy. The very small (1.2–1.5 mm) and beautiful species is a predator of aphids (Aleurodidae). Clitostethus arcuatus is distributed in the Mediterranean region and is thermophilic. Accordingly in Germany it is mostly recorded from areas with favorable climatic conditions. Normally only single or a few specimen are found. However, under suitable circumstances, C. arcuatus can be found occasionally in abundance.