Notable beetle records from GermanyRecords, photos and text by C. Benisch, 2008–2016
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10.10.2010 (published on 15.10.2010)
Record of Meloe rugosus in the Bössinger Forest close to Zeutern (Kraichgau)
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On October 10th, 2010 four specimens of the blister beetle Meloe rugosus were observed on a sun-exposed, paved way close to the edge of the Bössinger forest, near Zeutern (Kraichgau, North Baden). The species develops in the nest of solitary bees of the genera Halictus, Andrena and Nomada. It prefers warm habitats, marginally covered with vegetation in the lowlands and lower mountainous locations. The main activity period is from September to November. In Germany M. rugosus is regarded as critically endangered (RL 1).
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