Pronocera angusta Kriechbaumer, 1844

family CERAMBYCIDAE Latreille, 1802
subfamily Cerambycinae Latreille, 1802
tribe Callidiini Kirby, 1837
genus Pronocera Motschulsky, 1859b
angusta Kriechbaumer, 1844

Pronocera angusta Kriechbaumer, 1844

Distribution:
EUROPE - AU BH CZ GE HU IT PL RO SK UK

A very rare species in Central Europe developing in Norway spruce (Picea abies), European silver fir (Abies alba) and probably also in common larch (Larix decidua). The larvae feed subcortically in recently dead branches of living trees. The pupal cell is built in the sapwood. Development lasts two years. Adults never visit flowers.

Body length: 8 - 12 mm
Life cycle: 2 years
Adults in: May - August
Host plant: coniferous trees (Picea, Abies, Larix)

Distribution: Central and South-East Europe, Russia