Ephippiger melisi Baccetti, 1959
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Habitat:
Ephippiger melisi inhabits mountain meadows and pastures with single bushes and forbs in medium high elevations from about 600 up to 1600m.
Life cycle:
Adults appear between late July and October. They are found both on the ground and on bushes or forbs.
Remarks:
Ephippiger melisi is endemic to Central Italy (Apennines) and is found e.g. in the Gran Sasso region.
Hints on determination:
The animals are larger compared to E. ruffoi. The ovipositor of Ephippiger melisi is longer.
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