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Xylotrechus capricornis (GEBL.), new to the Polish and Czech fauna, was collected in the Bieszczady and Beskid Niski mountains (SE Poland) and near Znojmo (SE Czech Republic). Its geographic distribution is presented, as well as data on bionomics and natural controlling agents. Key for identification of 7 European species of Xylotrechus CHEVR. is also provided.