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Two-banded Longhorn Beetle

Two-banded Longhorn Beetle

Rhagium bifasciatum

A distinctive longhorn beetle species native to European forests, characterized by its elongated body and prominent antennae. Belongs to the family Cerambycidae, known for wood-associated lifecycle.

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Two-banded Longhorn Beetle
Two-banded Longhorn Beetle
Two-banded Longhorn Beetle
Two-banded Longhorn Beetle
Two-banded Longhorn Beetle
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Primarily found in temperate deciduous and coniferous forests across Europe, particularly in regions with abundant dead or decaying wood such as Germany, France, and Scandinavia

Ecological Role

Critical decomposer in forest ecosystems, facilitating wood decay processes and serving as prey for woodpeckers and other insectivorous species

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Hard exoskeleton with dark brown to black coloration, featuring distinctive lighter transverse bands
  • LIMBS WINGS Six legs with robust tarsal segments, capable of walking and climbing on wood surfaces; functional wings for short-distance flights
  • HEAD SENSORY Large compound eyes, long multi-segmented antennae exceeding body length, essential for environmental navigation
  • BODY STRUCTURE Elongated body measuring 12-18 mm in length, with characteristic two dark bands across elytra
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Rasbak
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Related Species in Cerambycidae