About Oberea oculata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Oberea oculata is a species of beetle belonging to the Cerambycidae family. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, originally classified under the genus Cerambyx. This species has a wide distribution across Europe. Its known host food plants include Salix alba, Salix acutifolia, Salix pentandra, Salix caprea, and Salix triandra. Oberea oculata also acts as a host for the parasitic wasp Ephialtes manifestator. Adult individuals of this beetle range in length from 15 to 21 mm (which equals 0.59 to 0.83 inches).
