Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
Round-necked Longhorn Beetle
Stenopterus rufus
45.0678, 13.6495
Field Notes
Description:
The head and pronotum are black colored and the abdomen has a black background color crossed by yellow stripes. Antennae, elytra and legs are mainly reddish. The adults grow up to 7 - 16 mm and can be encountered from May through August, completing their life cycle in two years. They are very common flower-visitors, especially Apiaceae species, feeding on pollen and the nectar.
Habitat:
This beetle is widespread in most of Europe and in the Near East.
Larvae are polyphagous in dead branches of deciduous trees (Quercus, Castanea, Robinia, Juglans, Prunus, Salix, Pistacia, etc.) .
Reference Links:
Stenopterus rufus
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 27, 2013
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment
Sign in to comment