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The Great Capricorn Beetle, a native European species of scarab beetle known for its distinctive antler-like antennae, has been discovered in the Botanical Garden of the Technical University (TU) Darmstadt, Germany. This rare find has sparked excitement among the research team and emphasized the importance of preserving old tree stands for species protection.
The Great Capricorn Beetle (Cerambyx cerdo) is one of the largest native beetle species, growing up to six centimeters long. It is highly endangered, with the situation in Germany being on the brink of extinction. The beetle's habitat is closely tied to oaks, making the Botanical Garden's oak-rich environment a valuable sanctuary.
Simon Poppinga, the scientific director of the Botanical Garden, expressed his delight at the discovery and highlighted the importance of the garden's habitat for species protection. He noted that the Great Capricorn Beetle's habitat in the garden is crucial for its conservation, especially given the significant decline of its habitat in recent decades.
The Great Capricorn Beetle's discovery in the Botanical Garden of TU Darmstadt underscores the need for continued conservation efforts. Catching, killing, or disturbing the Great Capricorn Beetle is prohibited according to the EU's "Fauna-Flora-Habitat Directive." Visitors to the garden who spot the Great Capricorn Beetle are asked to report the sighting to the garden team.
Protection strategies in Europe focus on habitat preservation, restoration, and species monitoring to facilitate population recovery and maintain connectivity between habitat patches. The use of technologies like radio telemetry helps in understanding beetle movement patterns to enhance these conservation measures.
The Great Capricorn Beetle continues to reside in the Botanical Garden of TU Darmstadt, providing a glimmer of hope for this endangered species. It is crucial that the habitat of the Great Capricorn Beetle is not destroyed, as per TU Darmstadt, to ensure its survival and the success of ongoing conservation efforts.
References: [1] European Commission, Natura 2000, Great Capricorn Beetle (Cerambyx cerdo) - Conservation Status and Measures, https://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/conservation/species/factsheets/beetles/92640273-2f83-4237-869c-2e1712409f8a.htm
The Great Capricorn Beetle's habitat in the Botanical Garden of TU Darmstadt is a crucial sanctuary for this endangered species, emphasizing the importance of environmental-science research and health-and-wellness conservation for rare and native European species. The protection and monitoring of such habitats, as outlined in the EU's "Fauna-Flora-Habitat Directive," play a significant role in scientific efforts to facilitate population recovery across Europe.
