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Scarabs, Stag Beetles, and Allies (Superfamily Scarabaeoidea)Observer
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Bees (Epifamily Anthophila)Observer
feischePlace
Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge, Sundern (Sauerland), Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE (Google, OSM)
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Genus AtrichopogonObserver
pleurotus_osterhaseDescription
It appears as if there were two individuals on one adult female meloe proscarabeus. I can't seem to find any notes on hyperparasitic dipterans feeding on meloe species. Unfortunately I just stumbled upon those hitchhikers while reviewing the footage, I didn't take note of them while photographing. Hence the quality. The beetle was alive, but not in the best condition (missing antenna).
