Insects of Rostov-on-Don and the region

Water Flipper-Cybister lateralimarginalis


Ranatra-Ranatra linearis


Naucoris cimicoides


Carabus cancellatus


Horned cat Dorcus parallelepipedus

The post was edited by metallman.92 - 02.05.2008 14:44

In the first photo, if I can see clearly, the beetle Oxythyrea funesta (Bronze mourning, or as it is called smelly).

Beetle-Kuzka-Khlebny - Anisoplia austriaca


I still didn't understand what kind of weevil) I didn't have enough experience yet)


Dorcadion holosericeum ??


Cetonia aurata


Cicadetta montana ???

The post was edited by metallman.92 - 02.05.2008 12:42

Red - legged ground beetle-Carabus cancellatus

Zolotoyamchataya - this is Carabus (Limnocarabus) clathratus
And cancellatus in my opinion will be a field
But in general, I do not recommend getting too involved in Russian names.
Only with rare exceptions can you use the generally accepted ones .

This post was edited by rpanin-02.05.2008 14: 25

understood, corrected, accounted for

Place only precisely defined insects, there are other topics to determine.

Dear metallman.92! As I understand it, you created the theme to test your definition. However, Bolivar is right, and the creation of a separate topic like "tell me what I collected and whether I determined correctly" intersects with many similar topics that have long been created on the forum. There is a topic on the definition of bedbugs and I think the Tentator will quickly determine your Ranatra . There are topics on beetles and eels. Take a look at the photos that other participants have already posted before you. And yet, the topic of insects of the region (and even more so such as Rostov) is so extensive that there is not enough of it! Most of the views you have posted are common for the southern European part of Russia and neighboring countries (the former USSR) and of course do not require creating a "special" theme. Although, as they say, the main thing is that it is convenient for you and your assistants. If there are any wasps, I will be happy to help you identify them. Now for tips and questions.
Question : Do you collect how and with what? Your photos show quite large and sedentary insects, from which I concluded that you are not engaged in mowing. Namely, they find a lot of interesting things in it. Tip - for the future, choose one group of insects, for the beginning of the squad will be enough and try to determine. By the way, here's another question - how do you determine which determinant and do you have a binocular? It is difficult to determine from the photo, although a lot depends on the angle and quality of the images, and the top view is not always informative. Numbers that are located next to the instance what do they mean? If you number them in this way and place them in boxes, this is not true, the insect must contain a label and there is a separate section about them on the forum. Your insects are not impaled, but they should be, otherwise at least the legs and antennae of your "living creatures"will soon break off. In general, it would be good for you to read the Determinant of insects Plavilshchikov, I think it will help you in the difficult fate of an entomologist

This post was edited by Dormidont - 05/02/2008 18: 53

2 Dormidont, I didn't create the topic for this,I just want to find out what interesting insects are found in the Rostov region,so to speak, for general development and I wasn't going to brag about anything, because so far there is nothing..

Answers: I collect it simply-by hand, since you can't carry a net with you forever, but I'm looking for insects by looking for clues in which places you can find them...or I just go and look at inconspicuous corners, rarely use traps...The binoculars are there,but I don't use them,because I don't know what to look out for and where?maybe I misunderstood something in your question? I use various qualifiers, starting from the "life of insects" publishing house "prosveshchenie", ending with various online catalogs.. With numbers, everything is simple: I started to get interested in insects and collect them not so long ago, at the age of 13 and there is still little experience, so as I started 3 years ago to stick numbers next to copies, and then make mini-catalogs with descriptions, I continue, finish this box, start the next one with normal tags and by pricking....so far, nothing has broken, insects are like the apple of my eye, the antennae and legs only broke when drying, sometimes,but many have been successfully restored


The post was edited by metallman.92 - 02.05.2008 21:43

It would be nice for Iron Man 92 to enroll in an entomological circle (club). If the city does not have one, then can someone take up curatorship? All of us were in this position in our youth, without a Mentor it will be difficult!

Proctos thank you for your support, if someone "takes up curatorship" or suggests any entomological circle, I will be grateful, because here in Moscow I have never heard of such circles...

In Moscow - at the Department of Entomology of the Biophak of Moscow State University

There is a circle attached to the Zoological Museum of Moscow State University, it will not be difficult to find a museum, and this circle is located on the first floor of the Museum. Judging by your answers, you'll have so much to learn about insects that I'm a little jealous of you. However, you will have to hurry, since 16 years is the age at which you need to know a little more about insects than your current level. Unless, of course, you plan to continue to professionally engage in entomology. But first you need to make a net and collect it with a net, and not with your hands, since only a small fraction of the insect variety is collected with your hands . And yet, Moscow is not Feodosia, and finding a good book on insects is not difficult. Go to the library to start with Plavilshchikov's determinant (full name Determinant of insects of the European part of the USSR) there is an old edition of the 50s, there is a reprint of 1992. And try to determine by the definition table. Binoculars are used to decipher specific signs in insects. And yet, in your case, everything is quite simple: you are 100 times better off than your peers in remote parts of Russia. Do not lock yourself at home at the monitor, go to the Zoological Museum of Moscow State University, to the Department of Entomology, get acquainted, ask around, they will not help you.

Ngo sps for the idea about MSU...I'll think....

Think about it, think about it, without a specialist it is very difficult at first to figure out what is what. I myself lead such a circle, so I know enough about the specifics of working with a contingent like you, don't get me wrong. The Yunnatian movement is very well developed in Moscow. You have camp trips to the Crimea, the Far East, and Russia in general. There is nothing like this in Ukraine. Plus, there is always a specialist at your side who can continue to supervise you during your undergraduate and, if you are lucky, during your postgraduate years. Libraries. In short, work for your own pleasure. It's just strange that you don't know anything about it. Especially since you already have 3 years of experience, so to speak. There is an Internet connection, after all, and the school should also be aware of it. In a good metropolitan school, special biology courses should generally be conducted with the involvement of professors. So here, apparently, a lot depends on you and your desire.
And yet, even on this forum there are a lot of Muscovites. So subscribe and go ahead!

This post was edited by Dormidont - 03.05.2008 22: 36

I'm probably a little late. But just wondering-why does a person living in Moscow ask to identify insects from the Rostov region?
In general, listen to the Dormidont. And do not think, but go and communicate with entomologists. Don't be shy.

AlexEvs, I just go to Rostov every summer)))...and I'll go to the entomologists when the exams are over=)

Rostov region, Belokalitvensky district, 14.06.08.
Hipparchia volgensis on rocks

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