Notable beetle records from GermanyRecords, photos and text by C. Benisch, 2008–2016
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19.05.2012 (published on 21.05.2012)
Record of Lachnaia sexpunctata on the Heimberg near Waldböckelheim
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On May 19th, 2012, several specimens of the leaf beetle Lachnaia sexpunctata were found on the Heimberg near Waldböckelheim. The stenotopic, xerothermophilous species prefers warm and dry slopes and sun-exposed edges of forests. It is polyphagous and can be found from May to July mainly on sun-exposed oaks. The male exhibits conspicuous large legs and tarsi. In Germany, recent records are confined to the southern part, and the species is regarded as endangered (RL 2).
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