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Oedemera podagrariae

Oedemera podagrariae

The Oedemera podagrariae is a shiny green beetle that loves to munch on flowers. It has long legs and can be found hopping around gardens and meadows, making it a fun little friend to spot!

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Oedemera podagrariae is a slender beetle, often shimmering in metallic green, bronze, or coppery tones. Males are distinct with their conspicuously swollen hind thighs, resembling strongman muscles. Its long, slender legs and antennae contribute to its elegant, almost delicate appearance among beetles.

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Oedemera podagrariae
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Oedemera podagrariae

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Its scientific name, 'podagrariae', hints at the swollen 'foot' or leg of the males!

These beetles are like tiny gardeners, helping flowers make seeds by spreading pollen!

They are often seen 'sunbathing' on flower petals to warm up before a busy day!

Unlike many beetles, it's a picky eater, preferring the pollen of yellow and white flowers!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Super Thighs

Oedemera podagrariae males have noticeably swollen hind femurs that help them attract mates and potentially deter rivals during breeding.

Fähigkeit

Pollinator Power

Oedemera podagrariae can feed on pollen and nectar, helping plants reproduce as it carries pollen from flower to flower.

Fähigkeit

Metallic Camouflage

Oedemera podagrariae has a shimmering metallic green or bronze body that helps it blend into leafy environments or bright flowers.

Maße und Details

Größe
7-10 mm
Lebenserwartung
30-90 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

This beetle sips nectar and eats pollen from flowers, helping plants grow.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae feed on dead plant stems, while adults consume pollen and nectar.

Hauptnahrung

  • Pollen
  • Nectar
  • Daisy flowers
  • Carrot family flowers

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Feeds on pollen and nectar.

pollinates

Oxeye Daisy

Leucanthemum vulgare

Transfers pollen while feeding.

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

Birds often prey on adult beetles.

eats

Wild Carrot

Daucus carota

Favors pollen and nectar from its flowers.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

These beetles are harmless, but it's best to look and not touch them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das größe von Oedemera podagrariae?

7-10 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Oedemera podagrariae?

30-90 Tage

Was frisst Oedemera podagrariae?

This beetle sips nectar and eats pollen from flowers, helping plants grow.

Wo findet man Oedemera podagrariae normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Oedemera podagrariae?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Oedemera podagrariae?

6

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