| Although one
of the appropriately named Longhorn Beetles (of which
some 60 species are resident in the UK) Saperda
scalaris is one of the most colourful of the
longhorns and a rare species. It currently holds
Nationally Scarce Grade A status,
meaning it has only been recorded from 16-30 10km squares
since 1980. Longhorns belong to the Cerambycidae
family and are amongst the most easily recognised
beetles. However, in some cases, specific species
identification can be quite difficult, whilst others are
more obvious. The larvae of Saperda scalaris live
in dead branches and it's range in Nottinghamshire may be
restricted to the Sherwood Forest area. The ones pictured
were found at Sherwood Forest CP on 17/06/10 and
14/05/17. |
