About Exocentrus lusitanus (Linnaeus, 1767)
Exocentrus lusitanus is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the subfamily Lamiinae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in the 12th edition of his work Systema Naturae, published in 1767. This beetle is found in Europe and western Russia. It lives on broadleaf trees, most commonly lime trees, and is sometimes found on hazels. Its larvae feed on dead tree material, which they consume under bark and inside branches and twigs. Adult individuals of this species measure between 3.5 and 6 millimetres (0.14 to 0.24 inches) in length, and the species has an approximate lifespan of two years.
