Polyzonus
African Polyzonus
CerambycinaeCallichromatini ⚘ Pollinator
W. Palearctic spp.
2
European spp.
4
Body length
12–25 mm
Activity
Diurnal
Flight season
Summer–Autumn
Overwinters as
larva
Larva type
MRTVE_TV
Biotope
forest-saproxylic
Overview
Polyzonus
*Polyzonus* Fairmaire, 1886 is a small genus of medium-sized longhorn beetles, 12–25 mm in length, found primarily across North Africa and reaching the margins of the West Palaearctic region. Adults are notably variable in coloration, often displaying patterned elytra, and are strong fliers active between May and August. Larvae develop in dead or dying Quercus, progressing from subcortical galleries into the wood over one to three years. Adults may be observed on fresh dead wood, at flowers, or attracted to UV light.
Seasonal activity
Flight season: Summer–Autumn
Jan
Feb
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Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
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Dec
Green = active months · Orange = peak
Host plants
Primary hosts: oak
Quercus
⚑ Conservation note: none