Beetle ID - possible longhorn

[gbvnh1]

Hi all,

I've been trying to ID this longhorn I found today but none of my normal references are coming through for me! Seeing this thread I thought you may be able to help?

This beetle is the size of a cockchafer, so pretty substantial. It looks similar to the one mentioned in this thread, but has red antennae, and I can't find any pics of the species you mention with this colouration.



Thanks!

[GuyF]

Originally Posted by gbvnh1

Hi all,

I've been trying to ID this longhorn I found today but none of my normal references are coming through for me! Seeing this thread I thought you may be able to help?

This beetle is the size of a cockchafer, so pretty substantial. It looks similar to the one mentioned in this thread, but has red antennae, and I can't find any pics of the species you mention with this colouration.



Thanks!

Hi and welcome to the site!
I think your beetle is Leptura aurulenta, from what I can see it's a scarce species, so a great find and a beautiful insect! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Guy

[gbvnh1]

Thanks GuyF - I'm rather chuffed about that!

Cheers

Pete

[GuyF]

Originally Posted by gbvnh1

Thanks GuyF - I'm rather chuffed about that!

Cheers

Pete

It's probably worth reporting your sighting, either to your local biological records centre or this scheme - BRC - Recording Sceme details

Here's a map of its distribution in the UK, as you can see it is not a common insect! NBN Gateway - interactive species mapper

Again, nice find!
Guy

[gbvnh1]

GuyF,

I've made a report of the sighting to the Southampton Natural History Society and also the BRC using the email address on the link you sent me.

Thanks again!

Pete