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Welcome Coleoptera Europae is a website dedicated to the taxonomy, zoogeography, ecology and general biology of European beetles. It's aim is to provide an online resource for naturalists and coleopterists and to promote interest in the European fauna.

European Giants The Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus L.) is the largest beetle in Europe, and is a well known symbol which has become a flagship species for the protection of European insects. However several other large beetles are to be found in Europe, many of which are related to the enormous species from tropical lands, and some are sadly fast becoming rarities.		Lucanus cervus L.
*Genus Carabus* Linnaeus 1758** Discover the diversity and beauty of the great genus Carabus - the species, their distribution and their natural history. The genus is well represented in Europe and contains some of the most attractive species of beetle endemic to our continent. They inhabit almost all biotopes of Europe, with particular species displaying distinct preferences for specific habitats. In addition, many European regions possess their own distinct Carabus fauna.		Chrysocarabus auronitens F.
Rose Chafers Discover the European species of the subfamily Cetoniinae - the rose chafers. Although having a dispauparate fauna in comparison to the tropics, Europe is home to several rose chafers which display a stunning array of metallic colours, and which are a popular group for study.		Cetonia aurata pisana ab. fiorii
Dung Beetles 'The scavengers of the cattle-fouled meadows' as Fabre describes them, perform a vital role in the ecosystem by the recycling of nutrients. Although several families of beetles contain species associated with animal dung, it is the Scarabs that have become truly specialised in utilising this resource, and they occur in the greatest numbers and diversity of species.		Copris lunaris L.
Protected Species Several European beetles are protected by law in some way. Some, such as the alpine longhorn Rosalia alpina L. are internationally protected by CITES, and several others are protected by national laws or are listed as vulnerable and worthy of attention for conservation.		Rosalia alpina L.

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Families

Cicindelidae
Carabidae
Dytiscidae
Hydrophilidae
Staphylinidae
Silphidae
Histeridae
Buprestidae
Elateridae
Cleridae
Meloidae
Tenebrionidae
Scarabaeidae
Geotrupidae
Lucanidae
Cerambycidae
Chrysomelidae
Curculionidae
Scolytidae
Other Families

Notes

Beneficial beetles - Species which are helpful to mankind

Beetle pests - Species detrimental to agriculture and timber

Burrying beetles - Nature's undertaker's

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