Oplosia
Oplosia
*Oplosia* Mulsant, 1862 is a small lamiin longhorn of central and southern Europe, recognisable by its dense grey appressed pubescence that renders the beetle almost invisible against bark. Adults fly from May to July and are most readily found on or beneath the bark of their principal host, linden (*Tilia*). Larvae develop subcortically and into the wood of dead or dying branches, preferring stems roughly 4–8 cm in diameter, though development has been recorded on branches from 3 to 20 cm. With a larval cycle of one to two years, the genus is considered an indicator of old *Tilia* stands and veteran trees in mixed deciduous woodland, avenues, and park settings.
Seasonal activity
Flight season: Summer
Green = active months · Orange = peak
Host plants
Primary hosts: broadleaf