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Post by Admin on Sept 30, 2013 15:05:18 GMT
Hi to all new members,
Coleoptera Forum is a forum for beetle enthuisiasts, collectors, keepers etc. In short terms: anybody who have an interest in beetles and want to find others, who share the same interest, and have a discussion. This forum also aims at providing identification service and a lot of other things. Have a look!
Thank you for joining us!
With that said, on this thread, you can introduce yourself.
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steve
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Post by steve on Sept 30, 2013 16:03:24 GMT
I finally worked out how to get on the forum. Does it need to be so secure? Hard for us older types! I've been interested in beetles since I was a teenager, and have collected them pretty well ever since with some gaps for work, bringing up a family etc.
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Post by Admin on Sept 30, 2013 16:08:06 GMT
Hi Steve,
Thank you for joining my forum! What do you mean about secure? Please tell me a little more about that, so i can fix it.
Best regards, and thank you,
Claes
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Post by cacicus on Oct 3, 2013 3:06:48 GMT
I would classify myself a collector due to the fact that I'm most drawn to the large and beautiful beetles of the world, but through my research and fascination have become somewhat of an amateur entomologist. I'm excited to see a forum dedicated to Coleoptera and hope it's a success!
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Post by Admin on Oct 3, 2013 10:50:03 GMT
Hi Cacius,
Thank you for joining the forum. I appreciate your support.
Best regards
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Post by bgarthe on Oct 17, 2013 1:00:41 GMT
Hi everyone,
I love the beetles and moths the most and have collected for 48 years. My first love are the Cetoniids, although I have thousands among many families. I was exclusively a lepidop man for quite a while with my father being the celeop nut. After he passed, I saw the light and the beetles exploded into my passion. I have reared D. tityus and L. elaphus and travel all over the US after beetles and moths with my light setup. I would share a few pics, but I get the message that they are too big. Perhaps I will resize the pics later on.
Good luck with this site and I hope to get in touch with other coleop fans.
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Post by Admin on Oct 19, 2013 11:15:52 GMT
Hi bgarthe,
First of all, thank you. Your story is very interesting, and I guess you must be a experienced entomologist.
Best regards
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Post by megagyas on Oct 20, 2013 11:06:29 GMT
Hi Folks- Nice to see a Coleoptera forum. I am a retired Science Teacher and presently working as a Biologist for several scientists and institutions here in the U.S. In that capacity, I am fortunate to be able to travel extensively to collect specimens for research, and to be able to experience, first-hand, the heart-stopping sound of a huge Titanus giganteus flying into a light sheet or having a Dynastes hercules climbing over my hand. To have seen Crioprosopus magnificus flying among the rocks of Texas Canyon in Arizona is another unforgettable experience I shall not soon forget. Thanks for giving this new forum a chance- I hope that it will succeed for you and anyone else interested in the world of beetles. Howard Romack
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Post by Admin on Oct 22, 2013 17:36:56 GMT
Hi Megagyas,
Thank you for joining. It all sounds very interesting! I am glad to have you as an member of this forum. Thank you for your support.
Best regards
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Post by biovisie on Oct 22, 2013 20:01:43 GMT
Dear people,
May I ask your attention for the following: Please let me introduce myself: my name is Hendrik Hoogeveen. I live in the Netherlands and I am a teacher. I am the initiator and coordinator of “Bio-Visie Natuureducatieve Projecten”, that is developing nature education projects for years now. With a changing group of volunteers we do produce lessons series, educational projects and exhibitions on various issues. Until now we have always found the opportunity to involve experts in this work too. We believe that our projects have to be accessible for everyone and not just for rich schools and museums. So all this work is idealistic and not commercial. I received a license from the Dutch government to possess and use protected dead and stuffed animals for this purpose. This can be seen as an approval for our educational work. The Bio-Visie partnership pays much attention to endangered species. At this time we are working on an exhibition about our stag beetle, Lucanus cervus cervus, whose existence in the Netherlands is uncertain. We consider it a very good idea to make this beautiful beetle known among the general public. We are supported by two British entomologists, specialized in Lucanidae. The exhibition will focus on the life and problems of Lucanus cervus, but in order to embed this species in the big picture it is necessary to show biodiversity. Therefore a lot of different specimens of Lucanidae species form all over the world are needed. And to show gender differences of each species a male and female specimen are necessary. Are you please willing to help us?
We would be very glad if you would be willing to enable our group to show the general public in the Netherlands how beautiful stag beetles are. With your help we will be able to make our wonderful Lucanus cervus known by the public in the Netherlands! And maybe you are also willing to forward this email (with a recommendation) to other interesting contacts. This could open many doors for our project!
Dried specimens are fine for us. We are able to mount them ourself. The postage I would obviously like to pay! And if necessary, I will pay a small amount for the beetles. But as indicated: Our educational work is idealistic and not commercial. We receive no income from this work and we rely on friendly people who want to help. I hope you're such a kind person! Thank you very much in advance and kind greetings, Hendrik Hoogeveen biovisie@upcmail.nl
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Post by Admin on Oct 24, 2013 10:50:09 GMT
Hi Hendrik,
I will send your request further. Sadly, I don't have any Lucanidae that i can send to you. But still I hope others might have.
Best regards
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marky
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Post by marky on Oct 24, 2013 16:46:27 GMT
I found a Beetle or little weevil in the house today it was very small and had a round green body with triangular marks on its back any ideas?
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Post by Admin on Oct 24, 2013 19:03:23 GMT
Hi marky,
Thank you for joining. If you have any pictures, it would surely make it easier. Remember to post requests like this in the board "Identification request". And also, when asking for ID of a beetle, please remember to write location.
Best regards
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Post by biovisie on Nov 4, 2013 20:40:03 GMT
Hi Folks- Nice to see a Coleoptera forum. I am a retired Science Teacher and presently working as a Biologist for several scientists and institutions here in the U.S. In that capacity, I am fortunate to be able to travel extensively to collect specimens for research, and to be able to experience, first-hand, the heart-stopping sound of a huge Titanus giganteus flying into a light sheet or having a Dynastes hercules climbing over my hand. To have seen Crioprosopus magnificus flying among the rocks of Texas Canyon in Arizona is another unforgettable experience I shall not soon forget. Thanks for giving this new forum a chance- I hope that it will succeed for you and anyone else interested in the world of beetles. Howard Romack Dear Howard, Are you maybe willing and able to help us receive American Lucanidae for our non commercial, traveling exhibition in the Netherlands? That would be great! Many thanks in advance and kind regards, Hendrik
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Post by britishcanuk on Nov 11, 2013 2:52:39 GMT
Hi, im a biologist/botanist. I have a reference collection of local insects as well as a few exotic species from around the world. I am particularly interested in beetles because of their diversity and like to collect them because they maintain their colours so vividly after death. I hope this forum attracts lots of members!
R~
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