Cerambyx dux Faldermann, 1837

family CERAMBYCIDAE Latreille, 1802
subfamily Cerambycinae Latreille, 1802
tribe Cerambycini Latreille, 1802
genus Cerambyx Linnaeus, 1758
dux Faldermann, 1837

Cerambyx dux Faldermann, 1837

Distribution:
EUROPE - BU MC ST UK ASIA - AB AR GG IN IS JO LE SY

Cerambyx dux develops in living or moribund trees and can therefore be regarded as a physiological pest. Larvae expel large quantities of well visible sawdust which can serve as a hallmark to locate attacked trees. The adults are active during the day but are very difficult to find.

Body length: 25 - 45 mm
Life cycle: 3 - 4 years
Adults in: May - July
Host plant: polyphagous in fruit and ornamental trees or brushes (Prunus, Elaeagnus, Crataegus etc.)
Distribution: Bulgaria, Macedonia, Turkey, Greece, Crimea, NW Iran, Near East