Parapsilotarsus
Parapsilotarsus
*Parapsilotarsus* [auct., verify] is a robust, large-bodied longhorn beetle of the subfamily Prioninae, reaching 15–28 mm, and represents one of the more striking cerambycid genera of the Central Asian steppe zone. The genus is monotypic, with its single species distributed across Kazakhstan at elevations from 0 to 1000 m. Adults are nocturnal and strong fliers, frequently attracted to UV light sources, making them conspicuous at light traps despite their overall rarity. Larvae develop in dead or dying steppe shrubs, with a prolonged larval period of two to five years typical of large Prioninae.
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). Steppe/dry habitat. Monotypic genus — rare.