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Pedestredorcadion pedestre


Pedestredorcadion pedestre
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Copyright: Tanja Alma (sily) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 6 N: 391] (1859)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-29
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon PowerShot A710 IS
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/800 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-10 13:15
Viewed: 456
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is believe it or not one of the few photos of this kind on the internet, I found the ID by pure luck.



Body length: 11 - 15 mm
Life cycle: 1 year
Adults in: April - June
Host plant: roots of herbaceous plants and grass
Distribution: Central Europe, Ukraine, Balcan peninsula
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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 148 N: 4435] (14369)
  • [2008-05-11 1:18]

Hi Tanja.
I have never seen these insects. Excellent close-up with plenty details, nice natural colours and soft lifting. My best wishes and TFS.
Alexei.

Hello Tanja!
You are right, there are not too many picture of this species (and really other Dorcadon s.l. species) on the net. In general these beetles are not very common and abundant, often also restricted to rather small area (they do not fly and have reduced wings).
So first of all my best compliments, this is really unique picture, especially that presents so special moment ;)
In the future - with problems with ID, please check Cerambycidae of the West Palaearctic Region web page. I strongly recommend you this site for all European (and not only) longhorned beetles :)
Best regards,
Radomir

Hello Tanja,

Interesting picture of this couple. Good POV, DOF and focus. Nice natural colours. Thank you for sharing and bringing more knowledge on internet.
Cheers,
Mariki

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