Euchroeus limbatus dusmeti Trautmann, 1926 - C Spain

[Piluca Alvarez]

Found feeding on Achillea filipendulina in area with mediterranean vegetation by a river in the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. Date: 07.07.2013.

It has been suggested that it is Euchroeus limbatus. Can it be confirmed? Thanks in advance!!

[Euchroeus]

Fabulous!!!
This is one of the most beautiful European species. That's really

About the ID, Euchroeus limbatus is correct, however I prefer to consider it as a distinct subspecies called dusmeti Trautmann, 1926. The typical limbatus, in fact, is distributed only from Turkey to central Asia and it is distinct in respect of colour and sculpture.

for your pictures
Cheers
Paolo

[Piluca Alvarez]

Paolo, to you for all the IDs I am astonished and very happy that you like the pictures so much. I have some common species for confirmation and ID (sorry for that ), but there will be also some other goodies to come

Thanks once more for all your help

Piluca

[anillus]

Hello Piluca.
I can not be of help with the ID but I congratulate you for the beautiful pictures.

[Piluca Alvarez]

Andrea!! Very glad that you like the pictures