Micromallosia
Micromallosia
*Micromallosia* Pic, 1905 is a small but robust genus of longhorn beetles in the tribe Phytoeciini (Lamiinae), restricted to the eastern Mediterranean region and adjacent parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Measuring 5–10 mm, adults are densely pubescent with cryptic coloration that renders them inconspicuous against the dry stems of their herbaceous hosts. They are associated with plants of the families Boraginaceae and Lamiaceae — notably *Echium* and *Phlomis* — inhabiting steppe and dry grassland habitats typically between 500 and 2000 m altitude. Adults are most active during the day from May to August.
Seasonal activity
Flight season: Summer–Autumn
Green = active months · Orange = peak
Host plants
Primary hosts: wood
External resources
Field tip: On herbaceous stems in meadows and steppe. Hosts: Echium. Steppe/dry habitat.