Notable beetle records from GermanyRecords, photos and text by C. Benisch, 2008–2016
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28.06.2009 (published on 02.07.2009)
First record of Acylophorus glaberrimus in the forest 'Bienwald' (Rhineland-Palatinate)
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On June 28th, 2009, two specimens of the rove beetle Acylophorus glaberrimus were discovered at a small pond near Minfeld (Rhineland-Palatinate). The species is 6–7 mm long and displays very characteristic geniculate antennae. It can be distinguished from the closely related A. wagenschieberi by its shorter scape, reddish knees and feet and red fifth tergite. In Germany, Acylophorus glaberrimus is recorded from several regions and is classified as vulnerable (RL 3). The present discovery constitutes the first record for the Palatinate.
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