Cerambyx scopolii

Long-horned beetle Cerambyx scopolii

Description

17–30 mm. Larvae develop in dead branches and trunks. Feed first beneath the bark, before excavating a gallery 8–10 centimetres long into the heartwood, at the end of which they construct a pupation chamber. The adults eclose either during the autumn or the following spring. Adults can be seen from early May until mid August. On sunny days can be found on a range of flowers, on the host plant or woodpiles. Occurs in Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor. Common species found in many deciduous and rarely also in coniferous trees in a wide range of habitats. It does not have a tendency to outbreak.

Symptom

Larvae first live under the bark, before excavating a gallery 8–10 centimetres long into the heartwood, at the end of which they construct a pupation chamber.

Tree Species: Beech, Cherry, Oak, Willow

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Seasonal frequency of occurrence