Polyarthron pectinicornis (Fabricius, 1792)

Subfamilia: PRIONINAE  /  Tribus: PRIONINI

Polyarthron pectinicornis
Collected and photo © Jean-Claude Ringenbach


As Jean-Claude Ringenbach reports numerous males of Polyarthron pectinicornis were attracted to light traps in Ghat (Libya) in the last days of August following a substantial rainfall earlier in the month. Females did not come to light and consequently were difficult to find. Two females were found drowned in a swimming pool.

Body length:17 - 28 mm
Life cycle:several years
Adults in:July - September
Host plant:unknown
Distribution:North Africa


Polyarthron pectinicornis
Collected and photo © Jean-Claude Ringenbach



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