Purpuricenus nabateus Sama, 1998

Subfamilia: CERAMBYCINAE  /  Tribus: PURPURICENINI

purpuricenus nabateus
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.


purpuricenus nabateus


purpuricenus nabateus
Photo © M.Rejzek



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