Monday, 18 June 2012
Return of Persephone
It's scientific name is Raghium mordax, a longhorn beetle with surprisingly short antennae. The larvae develop beneath the bark of deciduous trees and the adults can often be seen on flowers and the wood of the larval hosts. They are fairly large beetles, getting up to just over 2 cm long. So keep your eyes peeled around woody areas for these beauties.