# 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. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Paracorymbia maculicornis](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Paracorymbia_maculicornis01.jpg&width=800) Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paracorymbia_maculicornis01.jpg) ## 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'. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Coleoptera - **Family:** Cerambycidae - **Genus:** Paracorymbia ## 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 - **Super Sniffer Antennae:** Paracorymbia maculicornis has incredibly long, banded antennae that help them find mates and suitable wood to lay eggs in. - **Wood Wrecker Jaws:** Larval Paracorymbia maculicornis have powerful mandibles to chew through tough, decaying hardwood, creating tunnels. - **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 - **Eats:** Pedunculate Oak (*Quercus robur*) — Larvae tunnel through its dead wood. - **Eats:** [European Beech](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-beech) (*Fagus sylvatica*) — Larvae feed on its decaying wood. - **Eaten by:** [Great Tit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-tit) (*Parus major*) — Birds may prey on adult beetles. ## Traits - [Spotted](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spotted): Marked with spots or patches of a different color. - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Decomposer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/decomposer): Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Keystone Species](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/keystone-species): Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low It's best to look at beetles from a distance to keep them safe. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Paracorymbia maculicornis? Look for hard wing covers meeting in a line down the back, then compare the antennae, body shape, legs and markings. Metallic colors shift a lot with lighting. Beetle Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Paracorymbia maculicornis: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/paracorymbia-maculicornis)