Saperda similis is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Laicharting in 1784. It has a wide distribution in Europe. It feeds on Salix caprea. It contains the varietas Saperda similis var. albopubescens.[1]

Saperda similis
Female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Cerambycidae
Genus: Saperda
Species:
S. similis
Binomial name
Saperda similis
Laicharting, 1784
Synonyms
  • Saperda phoca Fröhlich, 1793
  • Amilia phoca (Fröhlich, 1793)
  • Anaerea similis (Laicharting) Villiers, 1978

S. similis measures between 15 and 22 mm (0.59 and 0.87 in).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b BioLib.cz - Saperda similis. Retrieved on 8 September 2014.