Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which beetle ?

Posted by Volkmar on 07-05-2022 21:06
#1

Found today in the Arnsberger Wald, Germany near D-59821 Arnsberg. Which beetle is it ?
Best regards,
Volkmar

Edited by Volkmar on 07-05-2022 21:28

Posted by Volkmar on 07-05-2022 21:30
#2

I think it is the Platystomos albinus, fungus weevil.

Posted by eklans on 08-05-2022 08:34
#3

Hi Volkmar, that's correct, and it's a male (long antennae)!

Posted by Volkmar on 08-05-2022 12:57
#4

Thank you very much Eric for the confirmation and the mal hint ! |t
Best regards
Volkmar

Posted by Matzke-Hajek on 13-05-2022 17:19
#5

a nice example of bird dropping mimicking (as long as it doesn't move)

Greetings - Günter