Photo © M.Rejzek

Trichoferus antonioui is a nocturnal species endemic to Cyprus. Larvae of this beetle develop in living shrubs of Cistus creticus. Adults hatch very late in summer.

Body length:	10 - 18 mm
Life cycle:	2 years
Adults in:	August - September
Host plant:	Cistus creticus
Distribution:	endemic to Cyprus

The depicted beetle was reared from a living branch of Cistus creticus collected in Odou NE Lemesos, Troodos Mts., Cyprus.

Collected by M.Rejzek.

Photo © M.Rejzek