Pseudosphegesthes brunnescens (Pic, 1897)
[= Pseudosphegesthes brunnea (Pic, 1897)]

Subfamilia: CERAMBYCINAE  /  Tribus: CLYTINI
Pseudosphegesthes brunnescens
[Photo © A.I.Miroshnikov]




Pseudosphegestes brunnea is a very rare species occurring in the Caucasus (South Russia, Georgia and North-East Turkey). Host tree is unknown, probably is developing in dead wood of deciduous trees. Adult is flower visitor.

Body length:7 - 14 mm
Life cycle:2 years [?]
Adults in:May - August
Host plant:unknown
Distribution:Caucasus

Subfamilia: Cerambycinae Latreille, 1802
Tribus: Clytini Mulsant, 1839
Genus: Pseudosphegesthes Reitter, 1912
Species: Pseudosphegesthes brunnescens (Pic, 1897)