The very rare ground beetle species Callisthenes reticulatum (male) on Stora Alvaret on Öland in Sweden. Even with the sparse vegetation the beetle ca

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The very rare ground beetle species Callisthenes reticulatum (male) on Stora Alvaret on Öland in Sweden. Even with the sparse vegetation the beetle can hide very well when not active.

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Location: Vickleby Alvar, Stora Alvaret, Öland, Sweden
Photo credit: © Lars S. Madsen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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