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Trichoferus sp. (my estimation: group fasciculatus / spartii)

Very difficult group of genus Trichoferus, determination possible only in genitalized males..
Despite this, my friend wants help with determination and have sent me a photo by email..
Any idea?
Thanks..

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Cerambycidae of Western palearctic region
http://www.cerambycidae-hrbek.cz

In my opinion, Trichoferus fasciculatus fasciculatus, male, but, as you wrote, endophallous is necessary

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Gianfranco Sama

"Benedetto colui che ti aiuta a correggere i tuoi errori invece di scagliarteli contro"
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Gershom Sholem

Thanks Gianfranco for your answer..

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Cerambycidae of Western palearctic region
http://www.cerambycidae-hrbek.cz

Gianfranco Hi and thanks for determination by the image you sent, Jan Hrbek.
Cited Trichoferus fasciculatus I caught on the island of Samos, and I asked John Hrbka to help determination. He asked for your tip.
The exact location is: Kerveli village, Samos Island (Greece), not Turkey!
The western coast of Turkey is about. 5km. It's not far away. I write only for clarification.
Martin

Thank you Martin,
as I wrote it could be Trichoferus fasciculatus (very likely) or, because of the large pronotum, one species of T. spartii group of species. Besides endophallous, the host palnt could help.
Did you collect further Cerambycidae in Samos ?
Bye

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Gianfranco Sama

"Benedetto colui che ti aiuta a correggere i tuoi errori invece di scagliarteli contro"
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Gershom Sholem