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L.4mm.

Hi Georgi. This specimen is not easy. Are the colors as seen in the picture? What plant did you pick it on? how many specimens?

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Silvano

Hello, Silvano. These are the true colours. I think I found it on Crataegus, or Quercus with less probability, but I remember the exact place. It's the only one Rhynchitidae from the day.

Were there Acer trees in the area?

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Silvano

It's possible. I'll check again in a few days.

In my opinion this is Neocoenorrhinus abeillei (Desbrochers des Loges, 1869). It is a rather rare species, known only from France, Italy and Greece. If my identification is correct, this is the first report for Bulgaria. If possible, I recommend that you collect other specimens and make observations on the host plant and biology.

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Silvano

Thank you very much, Silvano!
There is Acer in the place where it was present. No other specimens were found but I'll be visiting the area these days again.

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Silvano