Alosterna anatolica Adlbauer, 1992

Subfamilia: LEPTURINAE  /  Tribus: LEPTURINI


Alosterna anatolica




Body length:6 - 10 mm
Life cycle:2 years [?]
Adults in:May - June
Host plant:larval development unknown, but probably similar to Alosterna tabacicolor (DeGeer, 1775)
Distribution:endemic to South-West Turkey

This very rare species occurs early in the spring and visits flowering oak. The depicted beetles were collected in Avlanbeli Gecidi pass, 25 km S Elmali (SW Turkey).



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