marco
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Post by marco on Feb 16, 2019 12:11:59 GMT
Just found this in our backyard. We live in Israel. Never seen anything like that, anyone has any idea? ![]()  |
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Post by Adam Cotton on Feb 16, 2019 12:33:59 GMT
It looks like a chafer beetle to me. Sorry I can't be more specific, I am sure someone here will be able to give a more accurate identification. I edited the caps-lock text and added beetle to the subject to attract the attention of the right people.
Adam.
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marco
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Post by marco on Feb 16, 2019 14:01:49 GMT
Thank You Adam!
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entomofou
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Post by entomofou on Feb 17, 2019 7:42:11 GMT
This is a Tropinota (Cetoniidae). I can't help without it's datas and better fotos of under and upper sides.
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marco
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Post by marco on Feb 18, 2019 8:56:01 GMT
thank you very much. appreciate the assistance. if i'll see it again i'll take better pictures next time  |
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entomofou
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Post by entomofou on Feb 18, 2019 10:20:39 GMT
From where does it come from?
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Post by Adam Cotton on Feb 18, 2019 12:01:57 GMT
marco said he's in Israel. Adam.
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entomofou
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Post by entomofou on Feb 20, 2019 23:46:25 GMT
Thank you Adam 👍
Different species are known from Israël... Too hypothetic without other views...
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Post by depalma on Feb 21, 2019 23:03:17 GMT
Most probably Tropinota vittula Reiche & Saulcy. The white maculae are stretched longitudinally, which would be unusual in the sympatric sister species T. sqaulida pilosa Brullé.
Miki
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entomofou
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Post by entomofou on Feb 22, 2019 18:19:03 GMT
I agree with you, but I think it is hard to be 100% sure.
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