Trichoferus kotschyi Ganglbauer, 1883

Subfamilia: CERAMBYCINAE  /  Tribus: HESPEROPHANINI

Trichoferus kotschyi
Photo © M.Hoskovec


Trichoferus kotschyi
Photo © M.Hoskovec

The adults of this very nice Trichoferus species were collected in Mersin, South-West Turkey. Here, it seems to be broadly polyphagous on deciduous trees. Larvae, pupae, and adults of Trichoferus kotschyi were collected in Quercus spp., Ceratonia siliqua, but also in dead herbaceous plants.

Body length:12 - 22 mm
Life cycle:2 - 3 years
Adults in:June - August
Host plant:polyphagous in deciduous trees and plants
Distribution:Turkey



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