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Paracorymbia maculicornis

Paracorymbia maculicornis

The Paracorymbia maculicornis is a special kind of beetle with beautiful patterns on its body. These beetles love to hide in trees and are great at blending in with their surroundings.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Paracorymbia maculicornis is an elongated longhorn beetle, typically dark brown to black, with reddish-brown wing covers often featuring a central darker stripe. Its most distinctive feature is its antennae, which are boldly banded with black and yellow or pale segments, making them appear 'spotted'.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyCerambycidaeGenusParacorymbia
Paracorymbia maculicornis
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Paracorymbia maculicornis

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its larvae spend years munching on dead wood hidden inside trees!

The adult beetle's antennae can be longer than its entire body!

They undergo an amazing transformation from wood-eating grubs to flying beetles!

This beetle helps clear forests by breaking down old, fallen trees.

Special abilities

Ability

Super Sniffer Antennae

Paracorymbia maculicornis has incredibly long, banded antennae that help them find mates and suitable wood to lay eggs in.

Ability

Wood Wrecker Jaws

Larval Paracorymbia maculicornis have powerful mandibles to chew through tough, decaying hardwood, creating tunnels.

Ability

Swift Flight Escape

Paracorymbia maculicornis can quickly take flight with its wings to escape predators or find new food sources.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-30 mm
Size
10-16 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
8 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Larvae eat dead wood, adults sip on sweet flower nectar and pollen.

Age differences: Larvae are xylophagous, feeding on decaying hardwood. Adults feed on pollen and nectar from flowers.

Primary Foods

  • decaying oak wood
  • beech wood
  • pollen
  • nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

It's best to look at beetles from a distance to keep them safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paracorymbia maculicornis's wingspan?

20-30 mm

How big is Paracorymbia maculicornis?

10-16 mm

How long does Paracorymbia maculicornis live?

30-60 days

How fast can Paracorymbia maculicornis fly?

8 km/h

What does Paracorymbia maculicornis eat?

Larvae eat dead wood, adults sip on sweet flower nectar and pollen.

Where is Paracorymbia maculicornis usually found?

Forests

How does Paracorymbia maculicornis hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Paracorymbia maculicornis have?

6

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