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Post by htcdude on Jun 1, 2015 9:56:40 GMT
Struggling with this beetle, maybe Cryptocephalus aureolus? Seen along South Dorset coast:   Thanks, Nige |
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Post by lizb on Jun 1, 2015 11:33:29 GMT
Looks a bit like this one I had Identified as Cryptocephalus hypochaeridis or Cryptocephalus aureoles takem June 8 in Surrey last year  Attachment Deleted
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Post by htcdude on Jun 1, 2015 12:19:56 GMT
Hmmmm interesting, it was on a similar type of flower too. Do they dissecting\gen det to fully ID?
Thanks,
Nige
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Post by bobbobthebob on Jun 2, 2015 18:54:47 GMT
Yeah, there are external differences but they're fairly subtle and overlap significantly (i.e. general hue, degree of pitting on the elytra and overall size)
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Post by htcdude on Jun 3, 2015 8:57:37 GMT
Kool thanks Bob  Nige |
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