Agapanthia (Stichodera) soror Kraatz, 1882

Subfamilia: LAMIINAE  /  Tribus: AGAPANTHIINI
Agapanthia soror
[Photo © Karel Hodek]
Agapanthia soror
[Photo © M.Hoskovec]




Body length:11 - 22 mm
Life cycle:1 year
Adults in:April - June
Host plant:Apiaceae (Prangos, Ferula)
Distribution:Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan


The living beetles have been photographed by our friend Karel Hodek on the host plant (Prangos) in Berkar (630 m, Karatau Mts., South Kazakhstan). Mounted specimen has been collected by J.Halada in Tashkent city environs (Uzbekistan).


Agapanthia soror
[Photo © Karel Hodek]

Subfamilia: Lamiinae Latreille, 1825
Tribus: Agapanthiini Mulsant, 1839
Genus: Agapanthia Audinet-Serville, 1835
Subgenus: Stichodera Pesarini & Sabbadini, 2004
Species: Agapanthia (Stichodera) soror Kraatz, 1882