Arhopalus rusticus rusticus Linnaeus, 1758

family CERAMBYCIDAE Latreille, 1802
subfamily Spondylidinae Audinet-Serville, 1832
tribe Asemini J. Thomson, 1861
genus Arhopalus Audinet-Serville, 1834b
rusticus rusticus Linnaeus, 1758

Arhopalus rusticus rusticus Linnaeus, 1758

Arhopalus rusticus is a common species in pine forests of Europe and North Africa. It also develops in other coniferous tress (Picea, Abies, Larix) but Pinus is preferred. The larvae feed subcortically, later in hardwood of dead hosts. Adults are active during night and can be found on the hosts or sometimes they are attracted to the lights.

Body length: 10 - 30 mm
Life cycle: 2 - 3 years
Adults in: June - October
Host plant: pines (Pinus), rarely in other coniferous trees
Distribution: coniferous forests of West Palaearctics

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