The depicted beetles were collected on leaves of their host plant (black honeysuckle, Lonicera nigra) in Podbánské (Vysoké Tatry Mts., North Slovakia). The species is under a strict protection at present and can not be collected without breaking of the law! Re-mounted specimens (over 45 years old) collected by J.Lorenc, in M.©varc collection.
MH & MR © August 24, 2007
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