T O P I C R E V I E W |
Pierre |
Posted - 26/02/2012 : 08:31:38
Cordylomera spinicornis from Cameroon; the typical look for this species. 22 mm |
4 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
Pierre |
Posted - 26/02/2012 : 14:06:15 That was my guess. It's always the same problem when simple colour variations become immediately a new taxon. It seems that African beetles are particularly exposed to this tendency ... |
Francesco |
Posted - 26/02/2012 : 08:54:53 It always is the same species. It remains some taxonomic problems concerning some forms, which some authors consider subspecies. The name of several varieties might be changed as well... |
Pierre |
Posted - 26/02/2012 : 08:35:21 This female, from Togo, has the same red legs. |
Pierre |
Posted - 26/02/2012 : 08:34:03 Another male, also from Cameroon. Brighter colours and flashy red legs. Is this also a spinicornis, or some (doubtful) subspecies? |