Notable beetle records from GermanyRecords, photos and text by C. Benisch, 2008–2016
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18.05.2013 (published on 22.05.2013)
Record of Cryptocephalus schaefferi near Neuleiningen (Anterior Palatinate)
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On May 18th, 2013, one single male specimen of the leaf beetle Cryptocephalus schaefferi was found near Neuleiningen. The stenotopic, xerothermophilous species is known to occur in Southern and Central Europe and prefers habitats with warm climate. It is polyphagous and is found on hawthorn (Crataegus), oak (Quercus), hazel (Corylus) and (Sorbus) European rowan (Sorbus). The species exhibits a marked sexual dimorphism. In Germany, recent records are known from the southern part, and the species is regarded as endangered (RL 2).
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19.05.2012 (published on 21.05.2012)
Record of Cryptocephalus schaefferi on the Heimberg near Waldböckelheim
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On May 19th, 2012, numerous specimens of the leaf beetle Cryptocephalus schaefferi were found on the Heimberg near Waldböckelheim. The stenotopic, xerothermophilous species is known to occur in Southern and Central Europe and prefers habitats with warm climate. It is polyphagous and is found on hawthorn (Crataegus), oak (Quercus), hazel (Corylus) and (Sorbus) European rowan (Sorbus). The species exhibits a marked sexual dimorphism. In Germany, recent records are known from the southern part, and the species is regarded as endangered (RL 2).
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