Tawny Longhorn Beetle

Tawny Longhorn Beetle - Paracorymbia fulva

Description

Paracorymbia fulva is a large longhorn beetle, 9-14 mm long. Its golden brown elytra (wing cases) are tipped with black. It also has black legs and antennae.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

It is usually found near to the coast in the southern half of England, from Norfolk round to Cornwall.

When to see it

Adults are usually on the wing in June and July.

Life History

Little is known as the larvae of this species have never been found. The adult is found in broad-leaved woodland.

UK Status

Uncommon nationally with nearly all records coming from coastal areas in the southern half of Britain. RDB3.

VC55 Status

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured squares = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records