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Saperda similis

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.

Last revised
Jun 22, 2026
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Length
105 w
Citations
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Source
Saperda similis
Female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
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

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

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

References

References

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