Purpuricenus nabateus Sama, 1998
Subfamilia: CERAMBYCINAE / Tribus: PURPURICENINI
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Photo © M.Rejzek
A species endemic to Jordan where it inhabits mountainous ranges with shrubby oak in which it also develops.
The female specimen in the pictures was recorded in South Jordan.
| Body length: | 10 - 18 mm |
| Life cycle: | 2 years |
| Adults in: | May and June |
| Host plant: | Quercus calliprinos, Crataegus azarolus and Rhamnus sp. |
| Distribution: | an endemic species to Jordan |
Recorded by M. Rejzek.
Photo © M.Rejzek
MH & MR © March 20, 2009
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