Insects and Spiders - native

California Prionus Beetle (Prionus californicus) on Sep 7, 2017

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

This looks like a large cockroach

Commentary

This looks like a correct ID. Although these insects attack dead and dying trees they are not known to infest structural wood. No need to spray.

Christine Buhl
Oct. 9, 2017, 1:12 a.m.

Location

This was found on our front porch

Expert Reviewer

Christine Buhl
Oregon Dept. of Forestry

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