Vadonia imitatrix (K.Daniel et J.Daniel, 1891)
[= Leptura imitatrix K.Daniel & J.Daniel, 1891]

Subfamilia: LEPTURINAE  /  Tribus: LEPTURINI

Vadonia imitatrix
[Photo © M.Hoskovec]


Body length:10 - 14 mm/td>
Life cycle:1 - 2 years
Adults in: May - July
Host plant:scabious (Knautia spp.)
Distribution:Trieste region (NE Italy), North Croatia


The depicted beetles were collected and photographed on flowering host plants (Knautia) in Medulin near Pula (South Istra peninsula, Croatia).

Collected by M.Hoskovec


Vadonia imitatrix


Vadonia imitatrix
[Photo © M.Hoskovec]

Subfamilia: Lepturinae Latreille, 1802
Tribus: Lepturini Latreille, 1802
Genus: Vadonia Mulsant, 1863
Species: Vadonia imitatrix (K.Daniel et J.Daniel, 1891)