Cleroclytus
Mediterranean Cleroclytus
CerambycinaeClytini ⚘ Pollinator
W. Palearctic spp.
3
European spp.
4
Body length
8–15 mm
Activity
Diurnal
Flight season
Summer–Autumn
Overwinters as
larva
Larva type
MRTVE_TV
Biotope
forest-saproxylic
Overview
Cleroclytus
*Cleroclytus* Kraatz, 1882 is a small but striking genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycinae) whose members rarely exceed 15 mm yet display a remarkable diversity of body patterning and coloration. Found across Turkey, the Caucasus, and Iran, these beetles are closely tied to dying and dead Rosaceae — particularly hawthorn and cherry — in eastern Mediterranean and sub-Caucasian landscapes. Adults are strong fliers, active from May through August, and can be attracted to fresh dead wood or UV light. Despite their modest size, their varied liveries make them among the more visually distinctive of the Clytini.
Seasonal activity
Flight season: Summer–Autumn
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Green = active months · Orange = peak
Host plants
Primary hosts: wood
CrataegusPrunus
⚑ Conservation note: none