Prionus
Sawhorse ( Prionus coriarius )
Prionus is a genus of beetles in the family of longhorn beetle ( Cerambycidae ) in the subfamily prioninae. It occurs in Europe with three species in Central Europe comes from before only the sawhorse ( Prionus coriarius ).
Features
The margin of the pronotum has a sharp edge and is provided with three spines. The belly is ungerandet on the sides and arched. The Epipleuren on the elytra are narrow and to the front a little wider. Touch the shoulder bumps. The antennae have twelve members and are weak, strong cut in the female in the male.
Occurrence and life
The larvae develop on roots.
Species ( Europe)
- Prionus asiaticus Faldermann, 1837
- Prionus besikanus Fairmaire, 1855
- Sawhorse ( Prionus coriarius ) (Linnaeus, 1758)