Euchroeus purpuratus in France.

[Frank_Canon]

Once again this year, I've been looking for Euchroeus purpuratus in the NW part of France, where Thibault Le Pen found a population few years ago on a coastal site; big thanks to him! Even though I failed last year in July, I finally could see 5 individuals this time (2 females - 3 males), just in a few hours.

Even more exciting, I also managed to record the mating! You can see the iPhone footage here:


https://flic.kr/p/2oJ1zBm


Also some pictures of both sexes:

[Frank_Canon]

A last one showing the characteristic T3

[Gian Luca Agnoli]

Dear Frank,
super fantastic video and photo reportage, I'm really enriched by your results and ability, thank you!
Gian

[Frank_Canon]

Thanks Gian, much appreciated!