This rare longhorn beetle inhabits submontane and montane landscapes, particularly sunny woodland edges, tree avenues and isolated trees in mountain meadows. In the Czech Republic, it occurs mainly at elevations of 600–1,200 m, with important populations in Šumava, Jeseníky and the Beskydy Mountains. Larvae develop in maples, mainly in sycamores (Acer pseudoplatanus). They favour sun-exposed trunks and branches of living but often weakened trees that can vary considerably in size. Larvae create characteristic galleries beneath the bark, where development generally takes two years. Adults reach up to 25 mm in length and are active from May to August. The species is classified as Endangered according to the Czech Red List. Conservation should prioritise retaining suitable living trees, including damaged individuals, and maintaining their exposure to sunlight. Protecting these habitats can also benefit other species associated with mountain broadleaved trees.