Great capricorn beetle — size comparison

The great capricorn beetle is associated with ancient oaks in forests, parks and avenues. Larvae develop in their wood; adults occur on trunks and nearby. Adult

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Great capricorn beetle

Cerambyx cerdo

41,5 mmAdult male
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

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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Great capricorn beetleBody length41.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Great capricorn beetle — size comparison — facts and sources

The great capricorn beetle is associated with ancient oaks in forests, parks and avenues. Larvae develop in their wood; adults occur on trunks and nearby.

Adults use leaking tree sap. They are easiest to observe in late afternoon and evening during the warm part of the year.

Measurement sources