Eurypoda
Eurypoda
*Eurypoda* [auct., verify] is a robust, medium-to-large Prionine longhorn beetle of 20–30 mm, clothed in brown to dark tones with sparse or nearly absent pubescence. Distributed across East Palaearctic regions — China, Japan, and Taiwan — this genus inhabits broadleaf forests from sea level to 2000 m elevation. Adults are strongly nocturnal and capable fliers, drawn reliably to ultraviolet light traps, while larvae develop slowly over two to five years deep within the heartwood of dying or dead deciduous trees. With only one species reaching Europe, *Eurypoda* remains a peripheral but striking element of the West Palaearctic Prioninae fauna.
Seasonal activity
Flight season: Summer–Autumn
Green = active months · Orange = peak
Host plants
Primary hosts: oak
External resources
Field tip: Nocturnal, often large; attracted to light (UV lamp).