Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 230: Green Dock Beetle

Green Dock Beetle
Arthropods Daily · No. 230 Green Dock BeetleGastrophysa viridula
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Green Dock Beetle
Green Dock Beetle (Gastrophysa viridula) – species of family “Leaf Beetles“

Gastrophysa viridula, known as the green dock beetle, green dock leaf beetle or green sorrel beetle, is a species of beetle native to Europe.

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This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „Explained as easy as pie — Why small creatures have big differences“ This article is about the evolutionary adaptation that has led to the impressive diversity of arthropods — including insects, crustaceans, and arachnids.

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Explained as easy as pie — Why small creatures have big differences