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Seite 2 von 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 | | | | Darkling beetles | Darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae), also called darkening beetles are a family of beetles which include approximately 20,000 species worldwide, 70 of which are found in Central Europe. Some examples are: the mealworm beetle, superworm, Blaps mortisaga, Blaps lethifera, Onymacris plana, Namib Desert beetle, Pedinus femoralis, Opatrum sabulosum, Phaleria cadaverina, Diaperis bole...
... in length. Their body shape varies. They are easily confused with beetles from other families. They range in shape from broad, oval and round to long and flat. The beetle can be completely black in colour, black-brown, brown or reddish-yellow. Some species have dots. While the neck shield is mostly the same breadth, the wing covers vary, in some species they are fused together and the second pair of wings is shortened. The antennae comprise 11 parts. Some species have defence glands at the end of their abdomen with which they can exude malodorous secretions. The beetle larvae are long, round and yellowish in color.
Darkling beetles prefer hot and sandy habitats (deserts, steppes (large areas of flat unfor... | | |
| Fossil findings of Nematocera date back to 170 million years ago. The family includes 35 genera with 2,700 species. 104 species occure in Europe.
Nematocera are delicately constructed, with slim, wire like antennae and long thin legs. Their mouthparts are usually used to sting and to suck up food.
The Nematocera are found throughout the world, mostly in the vicinity o...
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Nematocera are delicately constructed, with slim, wire like antennae and long thin legs. Their mouthparts are usually used to sting and to suck up food.
The Nematocera are found throughout the world, mostly in the vicinity of water. Different species are common in different areas. They feed on blood, which they suck from mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians. Crane flies, from which a total of about 4000 species are known, are not among the blood-sucking insects. They feed on nectar or water. While the Nematocera have a bad reputation amongst humans because their bites can be painful and can cause allergies and transmit germs, the crane fly (larval stage)... | | |
| | | Soldier flies | | Soldier flies (Stratiomyidae) are a family within the order Diptera.2000 species can be found worldwide, 100 of which exist in Central Europe, . 65 in Germany.
Soldier flies reach body lengths of 3-20 mm. Many species have black and yellow markings; others have a metallic sheen. Their abdomens are wide and flattened. When the wings are in resting position the sides of the abdomen are not covered. Some species have spikes on the end of their chests.
Soldier flies prefer forest areas. They suck on flowers, eat pollen or live off organic substances from animals. Some species live near water in which their larvae develop.
The females lay their eggs on rotting plants, aquatic plants, or on the water’ssurface.
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| | Frit flies | Frit flies (Chloropidae), also known as grass flies, are a family of flies in the order Diptera and are encountered throughout the world. There are approximately 2000 species worldwide, 178 of which can be found in Central Europe. Some examples of frit flies are: Lipara lucens , Oscinella frit , gout fly (Chlorops pumilionis), yellow swarming fly (haumatomyia notata) and Meromyza saltatrix.
Frit flies reach body le...
...inella frit , gout fly (Chlorops pumilionis), yellow swarming fly (haumatomyia notata) and Meromyza saltatrix.
Frit flies reach body lengths of 2-7 mm. Their bodies can be yellow, orange, brown, dark brown or black in colour, depending on which species they are. They have strong mouth parts, but their front wings and halteres are often weak. They do not fly, but use their strong, well-developed, hairy legs to move.
Frit flies are mainly active in autumn and can often be found in large numbers ...
...oyance.
Frit flies feed on sugary liquids such as nectar or honeydew. The females lay their eggs on the leaves of plants (mostly grasses), mushrooms, flowers or fruits. The hatched larvae then live inside the plants on which they feed. Some species of larvae prey on insects, other species feed on dead plant parts. | | |
| | Their long and powerful legs are characteristic (thus: long-legged flies), and appear modified in some species. The legs are stretched out in resting position. These long, powerful legs enable them to run for long periods? and to jump long distances. Some species, walk sideways like beach crabs. The males have a distinctive, hairy brace apparatus on their abdomens.
Long-legged flies prefer to be in proximity to water. While some species prey on insects and worms, others feed on nectar and honeydew.
The females lay their eggs on rotting plants, under bark or in reeds. Some species lay their eggs in water. The larvae feed on plant substrates first, and later on small insects, often unselectively. The pupae have breathing tubes and are hidden in cocoons. | | |
| | Genera Anthophora and Amegilla | ...a and the subfamily Anthophorinae. The German name for this new genus is “Pelzbienen” and could be translated as “fur bees”. Anthophora and Amegilla are found throughout the world and they are widespread in Central Europe where approximately 20 species can be found. Some species of the genus Anthophora are: Anthophora aestivalis, Anthophora bimaculata, Anthophora borealis, Anthophora crassipes, Anthophora fulvitarsis, Anthophora furcata, Anthophora plagiata, Anthophora plumipes, Anthophora pubescens, Anthophora quadrimacula...
...hora bimaculata, Anthophora borealis, Anthophora crassipes, Anthophora fulvitarsis, Anthophora furcata, Anthophora plagiata, Anthophora plumipes, Anthophora pubescens, Anthophora quadrimaculata and Anthophora retusa. The genus Amegilla includes the species Amegilla quadrifasciata. In Germany there are 13 species of “fur” bees. The most common is the flower bee (Anthophora plumipes).
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| | The fairy-ring longhorn beetle has several sub-species such as Pseudovadonia livida livida or Pseudovadonia livida caucasica. This species is widespread and frequently encountered throughout Western Europe, Central Europe, Western Asia and Central Asia and often appears in large numbers in small areas. The development history of this species, which reproduces each year is not yet fully understood. Thread status: this species doesn’t seem to be endangered. | | |
| | There are approximately 400 species of metal mark moths worldwide, 17 of which occur in Europe, 12 in Central Europe. They belong to 3 subfamilies: Brentiinae, Choreutinae and Millierinae. The Brentiinae, which includes around 70 species,live in the Nearctic, in Australia and South Asia. The Choreutinae, with around 290 species, are found in the Holarctic and pantropical region, while the Millierinae, comprising only 3 species, are found in Europe, Florida and Chile. | | |
| There are more than 10,000 species worldwide, around 1,170 species in Europe and 400 in Germany. Some examples of species are: Lygus pratensis, Rhabdomiris striatellus and Lygocoris pabulinus. There are approximately 1000 genera including: Calocoris, Campylomma, Creontiades, Deraeocoris, Diaphnocoris, Leptoptera, Lopidia, Lygus, Orthotylus, Pameridea, Phytocoris and Ps...
..., Creontiades, Deraeocoris, Diaphnocoris, Leptoptera, Lopidia, Lygus, Orthotylus, Pameridea, Phytocoris and Psallus). Miridae reach body lengths of 2-15 mm. Their bodies are usually oblong and often differ dramatically in colour and appearance. Some species look similar to ants. | | |
| | Scarab species may be diurnal or nocturnal. Adult beetles and larvae feed on decaying plant parts or on dung. Some species, such as Scarabaeus sacer, undertake an extraordinary high level of brood care, rolling manure into balls and keeping these in reserve as a food source for their larvae. Due to their ability to produce humus, these species are ecologically important. Other species, such as the May beetle (Melolontha melolontha), can cause serious damage in forestry and agriculture when appearing en masse. | | |
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