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It`s very similar to Malachius coccineus gabitually. But this frontal outgrowth - it`s normal for this species? Or it`s something another?

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Carlo

Hello,
indeed this is a male of Malachius coccineus Waltl, 1838.

Yes, but only for males. In most Malachiidae, males have special structures used during courtship, called excitators: in genus Malachius they are located on forehead.

G.

Thank You!