Rhacocleis baccettii Galvagni, 1976


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Habitat:
Rhacocleis baccettii usually inhabits dwarf shrub heathlands of all kind. It is especially common in Genista corsica pastures in the Gennargentu mountains. The spiny dwarf shrubs offer a good protection against grazing. In other sites I recorded individuals also in garigues and Erica arborea scrub. In Literature also coastal wetlands are mentioned.

Life cycle:
The adults appear between summer and autumn. They are easily flushed out of the dwarf shrubs.

Remarks:
Rhacocleis baccettii occurs locally in all parts of Sardinia from sea level up to the highest peaks. Most sites are reported from above 300m.



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