Can somebody help me with the ID of this beetle? The "feet" are very catchy, they can hold your skin in a certain way very well, without damaging by the way!

I am in doubt in between Anoplognathus or Rutelinae

nope, that's Bill, nice lad.

Like you???????????

never really considered myself a lad, but im nice enough

well, than nice to meet you.........................

My guess would be a Melolontha, family Scarabaeidae.

It does not appear to be John , Paul , George or Ringo .

Does it leave a silver dust behind ?

My guess would be a Melolontha, family Scarabaeidae.

Ouch, you see I'm a zero with these things! Thanks mitmig! I just found at least 25 in this genus............. So, it can be the (in)famous cockchafer or may bug, mitchamador, billy witch, spang beetle. (oh, wacht even: "Meikever")

(well, let's wait for more off-topic scilly answers! )

Edited March 21, 201313 yr by mistitikimikis

My guess would be a Melolontha, family Scarabaeidae.

Ouch, you see I'm a zero with these things! Thanks mitmig! I just found at least 25 in this genus............. So, it can be the (in)famous cockchafer or may bug, mitchamador, billy witch, spang beetle. (oh, wacht even: "Meikever")

(well, let's wait for more off-topic scilly answers! )

That means that I can be wrong with this ID: the larva

The site of the Siam Insect-Zoo and Museum could be useful for the ID of the larva. Good luck!