Insects and Spiders - native

Banded Alder Borer (Rosalia funebris) on Jul 29, 2017

Originally reported as Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

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Commentary

This is a native insect, the banded alder borer. This insect has bands across its wing covers unlike Asian longhorned beetle which has spots.
http://entomology.oregonstate.edu/system/files/u1473/Banded_Alder%20Borer_13.pdf

Christine Buhl
July 31, 2017, 1:30 a.m.

Resources

Information from Banded Alder Borer from Oregon State and iNaturalist.

Location

On sidewalk, downtown Salem

Expert Reviewer

Christine Buhl
Oregon Dept. of Forestry

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