Die Bockkäfer Mitteleuropas - 2 Bände

The representatives of the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as longhorn beetles, are among the most striking native beetles due to their often considerable size, sometimes bizarre body shapes, and not least their vibrant colors. Characteristic for many are the long, horn-like curved antennae, which have led to the German name "Bockkäfer." Their development occurs in living or dead, decayed wood, in herbaceous plants, or even in the soil. The vast majority of species are harmless members of nature, with some having ecological significance as they contribute to the decomposition of dead wood. Many species of longhorn beetles have become rare and are protected by law, with some being specially protected as FFH species across Europe. This fundamentally revised and extensively expanded two-volume new edition provides an overview of the species occurring in Central Europe.