Bug FAQGreat capricorn beetle
Cerambyx cerdo · Order: Coleoptera · Family: Cerambycidae
Also called: Greater Capricorn Beetle, Cerambyx Longicorn
The great capricorn beetle is a large longhorn beetle measuring about 41 to 55 mm in length. It has a sturdy, elongated body that is black except for reddish-brown tips on the wing covers, and it bears long antennae. Its native range includes North Africa, much of Europe, and parts of West Asia.
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How to recognize it
The beetle is black with reddish-brown tips on the elytra and has long antennae typical of longhorns.
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Size
Adults are 41 to 55 mm long.
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Where it comes from
It occurs in North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia), many European countries, and West Asian nations such as Armenia and Turkey.
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Questions people ask
How large does the great capricorn beetle get?
Adults range from about 41 to 55 mm in length.
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What does the great capricorn beetle look like?
It has a robust, elongated black body with reddish-brown tips on the wing covers and long antennae.
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Where is the great capricorn beetle found?
It is native to North Africa, most of Europe, and parts of West Asia.
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Same family (Cerambycidae)
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Spotted Longhorn BeetleRutpela maculataDamages trees, gardens or cropsSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerambyx_cerdo
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