Black longhorn beetle — size comparison

The black longhorn beetle inhabits European conifer forests, particularly pine woods. Adults occur in summer, especially in the afternoon and at dusk. Conifer s

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Black longhorn beetle

Spondylis buprestoides

18 mmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
Body length

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The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Black longhorn beetleBody length18 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Black longhorn beetle — size comparison — facts and sources

The black longhorn beetle inhabits European conifer forests, particularly pine woods. Adults occur in summer, especially in the afternoon and at dusk.

Conifer stumps and fallen trunks are the most important developmental sites. Larvae feed inside wood and may host parasitoid wasps.

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