Stictoleptura rubra

Scientific profile

Adults have an average body length of 2.05 cm and a mass of roughly 0.33 g. The elytra are about 12.86 mm long and 2.31 mm wide, while the head measures 3.58 mm in length and 3.09 mm in width, with eyes 1.56 mm long. Mandibles are 1.41 mm long and 0.38 mm wide at the base. Antennae extend to approximately 12.56 mm. The pronotum is 2.69 mm long and 3.66 mm wide. Leg lengths are as follows: front femora 3.32 mm, mid femora 4.19 mm, hind femora 5.51 mm; front tibiae 3.44 mm, mid tibiae 4.20 mm, hind tibiae 5.30 mm. The wings span 16.03 mm in length and 5.43 mm in width, with a total area of 75.40 mm², resulting in a wing loading of 4.39 and an aspect ratio of 2.95. The body is 5.51 mm wide and 5.17 mm high, giving a roundness score of 0.94. Hairiness values: total hairiness 21.16, dorsal head 38.27, dorsal pronotum 14.00, dorsal abdomen 13.87, and ventral abdomen 18.51. Sexual dimorphism score is 1.0. The species is present in Great Britain according to the UK Species Inventory.