Photo © M.Hoskovec
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Prinobius myardi is a nocturnal species. This polyphagous beetle develops in broad spectrum of deciduos trees (Quercus,
Alnus, Morus etc.). Larvae prefer dead trunks or branches of a larger diameter.
| Body length: | 30 - 50 mm |
| Life cycle: | several years |
| Adults in: | June - August |
| Host plant: | polyphagous in deciduous trees |
| Distribution: | Mediterranean area, Crimea, Caucasus, NW Iran |
The depicted mounted beetle was collected in Erdemli W Mersin (SW Turkey). The living beetle was reared from dead oak branch
found in Malia (North Crete).
Collected by M.Rejzek and M.Hoskovec.
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