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Spotted Longhorn Beetle

Rutpela maculata

The Spotted Longhorn Beetle is a colorful bug with long antennae and pretty spots on its body. It loves to live in forests and can often be seen resting on flowers.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Spotted Longhorn Beetle is slender and elongated, typically yellow-brown to orange with distinct black spots arranged in rows across its wing cases. Its long, segmented antennae are usually as long as or longer than its body, making it visually distinct from other patterned beetles.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyCerambycidaeGenusRutpela
Spotted Longhorn Beetle
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Spotted Longhorn Beetle

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Wow! Its larvae can live inside wood for over a year before becoming an adult beetle!

Wow! Some longhorn beetles can make a squeaking sound by rubbing parts of their body!

Wow! The unique spot patterns on its back are like a special fingerprint; no two are exactly alike!

Wow! Their scientific name, 'maculata,' actually means 'spotted' in Latin!

Special abilities

Ability

Super Antennae

Spotted Longhorn Beetle can detect scents and vibrations from a distance because its long, jointed antennae act like sophisticated sensory organs.

Ability

Pollen Power

Spotted Longhorn Beetle helps pollinate flowers by accidentally transferring pollen as it feeds on nectar and pollen from various plants.

Ability

Wood-Boring Beginnings

Spotted Longhorn Beetle larvae can bore tunnels through decaying wood because their strong mandibles allow them to chew through tough plant fibers.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
16-28 mm
Size
8-14 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
8 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults feast on flower pollen and nectar, while larvae munch on decaying wood.

Age differences: Adults feed on pollen and nectar; larvae feed on decaying wood.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Decaying wood
  • Tree sap

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

Robins are known to prey on insects like this beetle.

pollinates

Common Hogweed

Heracleum sphondylium

It visits and pollinates the flowers of hogweed.

depends on

Pedunculate Oak

Quercus robur

Larvae feed on decaying wood from oak trees.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be gentle and watch from a distance; don't touch bugs without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spotted Longhorn Beetle's wingspan?

16-28 mm

How big is Spotted Longhorn Beetle?

8-14 mm

How long does Spotted Longhorn Beetle live?

30-60 days

How fast can Spotted Longhorn Beetle fly?

8 km/h

What does Spotted Longhorn Beetle eat?

Adults feast on flower pollen and nectar, while larvae munch on decaying wood.

Where is Spotted Longhorn Beetle usually found?

Forests

How does Spotted Longhorn Beetle hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Spotted Longhorn Beetle have?

6

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