Variable Longhorn Beetle
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Stenocorus meridianus
One of the many common longhorn Beetles seen in May around Britain.
The species have brown coloured legs, but can have either black (Female) or brown (Male) coloured prothorax.
They occasionally feed on deciduous trees such as elm, maple, and oak.
The species life cycle is from 2–3 years, with a flight time from May–July.