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Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle

Pseudovadonia livida

The Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle is a small, shiny beetle that loves to hide in grassy areas. It has long antennae that look like tiny horns, making it special and fun to spot!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle is a slender, yellowish to reddish-brown insect with prominent, very long antennae that are often darker or subtly banded. Its body is covered in fine, pale hairs, and it has a noticeable constriction behind its head, making it distinct from many other beetles.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyCerambycidaeGenusPseudovadonia
Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle
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Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

As adults, they act like tiny gardeners, helping to pollinate wild flowers by visiting them for nectar.

Its scientific name, Pseudovadonia, means "false Vadonia," referencing a similar beetle group!

These beetles got their common name because their larvae live inside mushrooms found in "fairy rings."

Unlike many beetles, the larvae of this species prefer to munch on underground fungi, not wood!

Special abilities

Ability

Fungus Feaster

Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle larvae can digest decaying underground fungi because of specialized enzymes that help them thrive in the soil.

Ability

Flight Escape

Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle can quickly fly away from danger because of strong wings that allow rapid escape from predators.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
15-20 mm
Size
6-9 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
5-8 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults sip nectar and pollen from flowers, while their larvae are underground fungus-eaters!

Age differences: Larvae feed on underground fungi and decaying wood, while adults consume pollen and nectar from flowers.

Primary Foods

  • Pollen
  • Nectar
  • Mushrooms
  • Underground Fungi

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

Predatory birds hunt adult beetles in flight.

pollinates

Wild Carrot

Daucus carota

Adult beetles visit flowers like wild carrot for nectar.

eats

Field Mushroom

Agaricus campestris

Larvae develop by consuming this fungi in the soil.

depends on

Sickener

Russula emetica

Larvae develop inside various types of fungi including Russula.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

These beetles are safe to observe, but be gentle and don’t touch them too much.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle's wingspan?

15-20 mm

How big is Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle?

6-9 mm

How long does Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle live?

30-60 days

How fast can Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle fly?

5-8 km/h

What does Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle eat?

Adults sip nectar and pollen from flowers, while their larvae are underground fungus-eaters!

Where is Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle usually found?

Grasslands

How does Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Fairy-ring Longhorn Beetle have?

6

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