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Alpine Longhorn Beetle

Rosalia alpina

Alpine Longhorn Beetle, reference photograph — Rosalia alpina · observation 386593010 · Gabriele Pradelli · CC BY

Facts

Adults have a pale blue, velvety appearance with dark wing-case markings that vary between individuals.
The museum account associates the species with beech and sycamore maple dead wood.
Larval development may last up to four years, while adults live for only a few weeks.

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