Stromatium fulvum is a highly destructive, polyphagous longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) known for boring into dry, dead wood and processed timber throughout the Mediterranean, Near East, and Caucasus. It causes severe structural damage to wooden, furniture, and, with a 2+ year life cycle, acts as a major pest.
Key Facts About Stromatium fulvum:
Appearance: Adults are 12–32 mm long, characterized by a brownish color, with elytra that are relatively shiny, punctured, and often feature two longitudinal costae.
Damage Profile: As a severe pest of "wood-in-use," larvae tunnel through dry timber, often leaving no visible external traces until adults emerge.
Diet: Extremely polyphagous, attacking various, primarily deciduous, dry wood types.
Life Cycle: The life cycle typically lasts 2 or more years.
Distribution: Primarily found in the Mediterranean region, Near East, Caucasus, and Iran.
