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πŸͺ² Beetles

Red-legged Purpuricenus

Purpuricenus kaehleri

About

A striking cerambycid with a bright red pronotum and black elytra, found in oak woodlands across southern Europe. Adults are active in early summer and are often seen on oak branches. Larvae develop in dead oak wood.

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Did You Know?

Males are significantly smaller than females and compete aggressively for mating opportunities on sun-warmed branches.