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 Help wanted for determination. This insect was resting in the apartment. Is it possible for someone to identify the insect? Thanks for help. Harry
Place: Germany, Mannheim, 02.02.2022
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 Looks like a Proceroplatus sp. Keroplatidae

May be Proceroplatus trinidadensis a tropical species found in Europe via plants imported/ grown in hothouses...

https://www.resea...tophilidae

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Roger Thomason wrote:
Looks like a Proceroplatus sp. Keroplatidae

May be Proceroplatus trinidadensis a tropical species found in Europe via plants imported/ grown in hothouses...

https://www.resea...tophilidae

https://www.anthu...cookies=ok




Thanks a lot, for help!!!
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Harry
 
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