Greater Capricorn Beetle

The greater capricorn beetle is a striking longhorn beetle with impressive antennae. It makes its home across parts of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia, often in old oak forests. This vulnerable species spends years as a larva tunneling through decaying wood before emerging as a glossy black adult.

• Its larvae develop inside decaying oak trees for 3-5 years before maturing.
• Adults have antennae nearly as long as their 5cm bodies.
• Despite their size, adult beetles rarely eat and focus on mating.