Enoploderes sanguineus Faldermann, 1837

Subfamilia: LEPTURINAE  /  Tribus: RHAGIINI

Enoploderes sanguineus



Body length:10 - 15 mm
Life cycle:2 years
Adults in:May - June
Host plant:polyphagous in deciuous trees
Distribution:Caucasus, North Iran, Turkey

Enoploderes sanguineus is a rare species associated with old hollow deciduous trees. Larvae of this insect develop in dead tissues of such hollows. In contrast to Rhamnusium spp. this beetle seems to be diurnal. The depicted beetle was collected near Asalem (North Iran, Gilan province).



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