About Saperda perforata (Pallas, 1773)
Saperda perforata is a species of beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. It was first described by Pallas in 1773, and was originally classified under the genus Cerambyx. This beetle has a wide distribution across Europe. Its known host plants include Populus nigra, Populus alba, and Populus tremula. It is preyed on by the parasitoid wasp Xorides indicatorius. Adult Saperda perforata range in length from 12 to 20 mm (0.47 to 0.79 inches).