arizonablue Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'll be driving through Texas this summer, and I would love to track down some of these beetles. From everything I can find online, they're mostly found around the Austin area, with College Station mentioned as a good location. Oak and pecan trees are mentioned as prime habitat. Anybody here from the area who could give me some tips on where to find them? My plan is to just poke around some wooded areas and hope for the best, but any tips on the best places to look would be much appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Travis county is apparently a good place to look for these, check under bark on fallen or dead trees, especially those of Cottonwood, Pecan, and American Elm, all of which are trees they seem to be associated with. I wish you luck in finding some, they are very beautiful beetles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonablue Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Travis county is apparently a good place to look for these, check under bark on fallen or dead trees, especially those of Cottonwood, Pecan, and American Elm, all of which are trees they seem to be associated with. I wish you luck in finding some, they are very beautiful beetles! I'll be looking in a few places around that area. Was hoping someone might have a trail or park to suggest but it seems like I'll just be guessing and hoping for the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagtacus Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 i know the feeling not finding a species have you check bugsofamerica maybe they can collect some for you also check place like creek and reservoir good variety there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I use to know a guy on Instagram who collected this species. I wish I could get some information for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I'll be looking in a few places around that area. Was hoping someone might have a trail or park to suggest but it seems like I'll just be guessing and hoping for the best! Yeah, not sure many people here have actually collected this species, I for one certainly have not. Maybe try looking through Bugguide and looking through all the localities? http://bugguide.net/adv_search/bgsearch.php?taxon=54853&location[]=TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I've found them at Inks Lake State Park. http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake Collecting in state parks is not permitted, but you should be able to find them outside the park. Other places to find them are Lake Somerville State Park in Burleson County and the small town of San Leanna in Travis County (Austin vicinity). Bugguide.com and Texasento.com should help with other locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Here's another good link: http://texasento.net/Ironclad.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonablue Posted March 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Thanks for the tips! Hopefully I'll be able to find some, or at least one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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