Monocladum
Monocladum
*Monocladum* [auct., verify] is a small, robust genus of Prioninae beetles confined to the arid steppe landscapes of Central Asia, where adults emerge nocturnally during the warm summer months. Measuring 15–28 mm, these brown to dark-coloured beetles are largely glabrous and strongly flattened in cross-section. The single known species is associated with the roots of steppe shrubs, with larvae burrowing deep into heartwood over a development period of two to five years. Adults are strongly attracted to UV light and do not appear to feed, making light-trapping the most reliable method of observation.
Seasonal activity
Flight season: Summer
Green = active months · Orange = peak
Host plants
Primary hosts: oak beech
External resources
Field tip: Nocturnal, often large; attracted to light (UV lamp). Steppe/dry habitat. Monotypic genus — rare.