Notable beetle records from GermanyRecords, photos and text by C. Benisch, 2008–2016
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31.05.2015 (published on 10.06.2015)
Record of Stenocorus quercus in the Bössinger forest near Zeutern (Kraichgau)
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On May 31st, 2015, a single specimen of the longhorn beetle Stenocorus quercus (meanwhile transferred into genus Anisorus) was found in the Bössinger forest near Zeutern. The stenotopic species is known to occur from the southern part of Central Europe over Southeast Europe to the Caucasus. It prefers sparse oak forests with warm microclimate, e.g. on south-facing slopes. The larvae develop in strong branches of ailing oaks. In Germany, Stenocorus quercus is rarer than its sister species S. meridianus and is regarded as endangered (RL 2).
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19.07.2014 (published on 20.07.2014)
Observation of Chlorophorus varius near Schweigen-Rechtenbach (Südliche Weinstraße)
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On July 19th, 2014, numerous specimens of the longhorn beetle Chlorophorus varius were observed near Schweigen-Rechtenbach. The thermophilous species is known to occur from Europe (without the North) to Asia Minor, the Caucasus, Transcaucasia and North Iran. They develop 2-3 years in varius deciduous trees as well as in the stems of herbaceous plants. In Germany they are present in warm habitats only and can be found on meadows and at the edges of forests. Chlorophorus varius is regarded as critically endangered (RL 1).
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18.05.2013 (published on 22.05.2013)
Record of Phytoecia icterica near Neuleiningen (Anterior Palatinate)
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On May 18th, 2013, two specimens of the longhorn beetle Phytoecia icterica were discovered near Neuleiningen. The stenotopic, xerothermophilous species is known to occur from Europe to Asia minor and the Caucasus. It develops on plants of the carrot family, e.g. parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), wild carrot (Daucus carota) and Burnet Saxifrage (Pimpinella saxifraga). The beetles can be found on warm and dry slopes, calcareous drifts, on steppe heathland and at dry edges of meadows. In Germany the species is missing in the northern Federal States and is regarded as vulnerable (RL 3).
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05.05.2013 (published on 06.05.2013)
Record of Phymatodes pusillus on the Felsenberg near Schloßböckelheim (Nahe valley)
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On May 5th, 2013, two specimens of the longhorn beetle Phymatodes pusillus were discovered on a dead oak branch lying on the ground. The place of discovery is located in the summit area of the Felsenberg, a xerothermic oak forest of mediterranean character. Phymatodes pusillus is known to occur from the southern part of Central Europe (in the North till South Sweden) to the northern Mediterranean (Southwest France to Bulgaria, Italy, Sardinia). In Germany, Phymatodes pusillus is regarded as endangered (RL 2) and is rarely recorded, probably also due to its acrodendric lifestyle.
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22.07.2012 (published on 02.08.2012)
Record of Chlorophorus sartor on the Felsenberg near Schloßböckelheim (Nahe valley)
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On July 22nd, 2012, a single specimen of the round-necked longhorn beetle Chlorophorus sartor was found on a flower umbel on the Felsenberg near Schloßböckelheim. The four species of the genus currently known to occur in Germany are all rare to very rare, with C. sartor being still the relatively most common of them. The species ranges from Europe (without the North) to Asia Minor, the Caucasus and the Iran and reaches Siberia in the East. The larva develops in deciduous trees (e.g. chestnut, black locust, beech, oak). The adults can be found during midsummer on flower umbels. In Germany, C. sartor is regarded as vulnerable (RL 3).
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07.05.2011 (published on 08.05.2011)
Record of Agapanthia intermedia on the Gangelsberg near Duchroth (Nahe valley)
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On May 7th, 2011 two specimens of the longhorn beetle Agapanthia intermedia were discovered on mesoxerophytic grassland on the Gangelsberg near Duchroth (Nahe valley). The xerothermophilous species develops in Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis). The separation from Agapanthia violacea by Frieser and Sama has not yet been fully accepted by all coleopterists. A. violacea sensu lato is known to occur from Spain over Germany and Italy to the Black Sea and Asia minor. German records belong to A. intermedia without exception. The species is widespread in Germany, but is not found too often (RL 3).
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24.04.2011 (published on 25.04.2011)
Record of Phytoecia nigripes on the ridge 'Büchelberger Grat' near Pommertsweiler (East Württemberg)
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On April 24th, 2011 numerous specimens of Phytoecia nigripes were recorded on the ridge 'Büchelberger Grat' near Pommertsweiler (East Württemberg). The pontomediterranean species is known to occur from the Pyrenees over the Alps to Southeast Europe, Syria and around the Black Sea and prefers colline to montane zones. The beetle develops in various umbellifers. In Germany, there are only recent records from Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. In the Red List of Germany, Phytoecia nigripes is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).
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02.04.2011 (published on 03.04.2011)
Record of Dorcadion fuliginator on the Heimberg near Waldböckelheim
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On April 2nd, 2011 two specimens of the longhorn beetle Dorcadion fuliginator were observed on calcareous grassland at the Heimberg near Waldböckelheim. The xerothermophilous species lives on warm slopes, sandy or calcareous grassland and prefers limestone or gypsum soil. The flightless beetles can be found on ways and waysides sparsely covered with grass. They feed on grass, the larvae on grass roots. In Germany Dorcadion fuliginator is regarded as endangered (RL 2).
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12.08.2009 (published on 13.09.2009)
Record of Leptura aurulenta in the Bössinger Forest near Zeutern in the Kraichgau
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On August 12th, 2009 a single specimen of the longhorn beetle Leptura aurulenta was observed in the forest 'Bössinger Wald' near Zeutern (Kraichgau). The species develops in the wood of various deciduous trees and exhibits a marked sexual dimorphism. Leptura aurulenta is known to occur in Southern Europe and the southern part of Central Europe. In Germany, the species is regarded as endangered (RL 2).
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31.07.2009 (published on 02.08.2009)
Observation of Trichoferus pallidus in the Lampertheim Forest (South Hesse)
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On July 31st, 2009 one single specimen of the extremely rare longhorn beetle Trichoferus pallidus was observed. The first record in the Lampertheim forest was made in 2004. The nocturnal species develops in dying oaks, often together with Cerambyx cerdo. Only few recent records of the Urwald relict species are known from Baden, Hesse, the Palatinate and Saxony-Anhalt. In Germany Trichoferus pallidus is classified as critically endangered (RL 1).
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11.07.2009 (published on 13.07.2009)
Observation of Megopis scabricornis in the forest 'Bienwald' near Scheibenhardt
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On July 11th, 2009 the rare and large longhorn beetle Megopis scabricornis (30–50 mm) was observed in the forest 'Bienwald' near Scheibenhardt on an old beech tree. The species is known to occur in Central and Southern Europe as well as in Turkey and Syria. The crepuscular and nocturnal species develops in a 3–4 year cycle in various deciduous trees (beech, apple, cherry, willow, poplar and others). In Germany the species has been recently recorded from Baden, the Palatinate, Hesse and Brandenburg. In Germany Megopis scabricornis is classified as critically endangered (RL 1) and is protected by Federal law.
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20.06.2009 (published on 02.07.2009)
Record of the longhorn beetle Judolia sexmaculata at the Hornisgrinde (Northern Black Forest)
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On June 20th, 2009, two specimens of the longhorn beetle Judolia secmaculata were discovered on the Hornisgrinde (Northern Black Forest) on 1100 m above sea level. The boreomontane species develops in various conifers (Picea, Abies, Pinus, Larix). The diurnal species is usually found on flowers, but sporadically and seldom. Recent records are known from the low mountain range of South and Central Germany. Judolia sexmaculata is classified as endangered (RL 2).
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05.06.2009 (published on 02.07.2009)
Record of Obrium cantharinum in the floodplain of the old Rhine river bed
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On June 5th, 2009, one single specimen of the longhorn beetle Obrium cantharinum was discovered on a dead branch of poplar in the vicinity of the nuclear power plant Philippsburg. The beetle is 5–10 mm long and can be distinguished from to common Obrium brunneum by its black femora, tibia and antenna. The species develops in small branches of deciduous trees, poplar being largely preferred. Obrium cantharinum is a rare species (RL 2) and most probably nocturnal. Records of the adult beetle in the wild are rather rare, most often the beetle is reared from dead branches of poplar.
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28.05.2009 (published on 08.07.2009)
Record of Clytus lama in the Schierbach valley near Neuler (Wurttemberg)
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On May 28th, 2009, one single specimen of the longhorn beetle Clytus lama was discovered in the Schlierbach valley near Neuler. Amongst numerous longhorn beetles exhibiting wasp mimicry (e.g. genus Xylotrechus, Clytus, Plagionotus), Clytus lama can be only confused with the very common C. arietis. However, it is easily distinguished from the latter by its yellow-brown antenna, which are not thickened and darkened towards the apex. Clytus lama is a stenotopic, silvicolous species of the montane to subalpine region and is currently recorded from South and East Germany. The species is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).
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10.05.2009 (published on 08.07.2009)
Record of Oberea pupillata near Grißheim (South Baden)
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On May 10th, 2009, one single specimen of the longhorn beetle Oberea pupillata was observed in the Rhine river plain near Grißheim (South Baden). The stenotopic, silvicolous species prefers clearances and the skirts of the forest. The larval development takes 2–3 years and takes place in Lonicera. In Central Europe, O. pupillata is found only very sporadically and seldom, from the Northern Federal States of Germany no records are known (Germany RL 3). O. pupillata can be easily distinguished from the other species of the genus by the characteristic yellow elytral spots next to the scutellum.
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25.04.2009 (published on 08.07.2009)
Records of Phytoecia pustulata at the river Rhine floodplain near Philippsburg
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From April 25th to May 24th, 2009 several observations of Phytoecia pustualata were made on the causeway between the river Rhine floodplain and the nuclear powerplant Philippsburg. The comparatively small species is characterized by an elongate, raised red spot on the pronotum. It is recorded from throughout Europa (except from the North), Turkey, Caucasus and Kazachstan. The larvae develop in various Asteracea, e.g. in yarrow (Achillea), feverfew (Tanacetum) and Chrysanthemum species. In Germany, Phytoecia pustulata is known from the Southern and the Eastern Federal States and is classified as endangered (RL 2).
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06.07.2008 (published on 19.02.2009)
Observation of the longhorn beetle Rosalia alpina on beech logs near Bad Urach
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On July 6th, 2008, numerous specimens of the longhorn beetle Rosalia alpina were observed near Bad Urach (Baden-Wurttemberg). The beautiful beetle has blue elytra with silky black spots. It is known to occur from Spain to the Caucasus and Ural Mountains. In Germany Rosalia alpina is only recorded from very few places in the Swabian mountains and the Danube Valley. R. alpina is categorized as endangered (RL 2) and is protected by the FFH Directive (92/43/EWG). Rosalia alpina develops in dead beech wood exposed to sunlight. The beetle is found from July to September in the low mountain range (500–1500 m).
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18.05.2008 (published on 14.02.2009)
Record of Clytus tropicus in the Bössinger Forest close to Zeutern (Kraichgau)
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On May 18th, 2008 a single specimen of the rare longhorn beetle Clytus tropicus was found. The beetle was discovered on fallen branches of a large oak on a clearing in an oak-beech forest. The species is known from all-over Europe (except the North) but is only rarely found due to its acrodendrophilous habit and its demanding habitat requirements. The larval development takes 1–2 years in branches in the treetop exposed to sun. In Europe, oak is the preferred substrate. In Germany Clytus tropicus is protected by the Federal Nature Conservation Act.
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