Schurmannia

Schurmannia

*Schurmannia* [auct., verify] is a small, monotypic genus of the subfamily Spondylidinae, housing a single species associated with coniferous forests in China. Adults are dark brown to black, cylindrical in form, and measure 5–10 mm in length, blending inconspicuously against the bark of dead or dying pines and their allies. Nocturnal in habit, adults are attracted to the scent of conifer bark and smoke, and fly between May and August across elevations from lowland to around 2000 m. Larvae develop deep within the sapwood of Pinaceae, completing their cycle over two to four years.

Seasonal activity

Flight season: Summer–Autumn

Green = active months · Orange = peak

Host plants

Primary hosts: wood

External resources

GBIF · Käfer der Welt

Field tip: Under conifer bark or on trunks. Monotypic genus — rare.