Osmoderma eremita SCOPOLI, 1763

Hermit beetle

Species recognized by P Schoolmeesters, World Scarabaeidae Database external link in 
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The hermit beetle has a classic beetle shape and is large with glossy, dark brown elytra. The males have a pronounced groove through the centre of the pronotum, but it is much less conspicuous in females. Males release a pheromone to attract females which smells similar to leather, earning the beetles the common name of Russian leather beetle (2).