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Gastrophysa viridula
The length of the green dock beetle varies between sexes, with the males being 4 mm and the females being 7 mm. During the mating season, females have enlarged abdomens. Both sexes are green with a metallic shimmer, which, depending on the light, can be gold green, blue, purple, violet, or red. The legs of this species also shimmer a metallic green, and are strongly built. The antennae are serrated and are medium in length.
The green dock beetle is commonly found in central Europe. Its range extends eastward into western Siberia and the Caucasus Mountains. They are found in heathlands, forests, meadows, and gardens.
lovely photo Lars ! - I like the water droplet around the smaller beetle's "foot"
Of course Ashish ! Don't think for one minute I was bothered by that.
You should add one thing to you list... try to have fun as well !
I was joking... now I'll just go back to sleep... :)
Hey.. Argy... here is no competition... finding accurate answer is important... that is learning...
We all respect Sir Edmond Hillary's ( kept alongwith Great Tenzing Norgay) secret Who climbed Mt Everest First. With nature there is no competition.
Thanks a lot Ashish - we solved it simultaniously :) Just found it out myself :)
(Info added, too)
Is this a blister beetle similar to this short winged one?
http://uconnladybug.wordpress.com/2010/1...
Spotted on May 10, 2012
Submitted on May 10, 2012
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