Report #235 - Report: California Prionus Beetle (Prionus californicus)

California Prionus Beetle (Prionus californicus) on Sep 14, 2008

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

This beetle looks exactly like a Broad-necked Root Borer, except, the color is a dark brown, vs. black. This beetle is 1.75 inches in length. It has the long antenna that the male in this species would have.

Commentary

Hi Roy, I've sent your photo off to the OSU insect identification lab. I'll let you know as soon as we get a response. Thank you.

Lisa DeBruyckere
Sept. 17, 2008, 9:11 a.m.

Hi Roy, Jim Young with the OSU insect identification clinic notes the following:
"It is most likely the California Prionus (Prionus californicus). It looks very much like the Broad Necked Root Borer and is common thought the Western US."

More info can be found at
http://www.bentler.us/eastern-washington/animals/insects/beetles/california-prionus-beetle.aspx

Thank you again for your report!

Lisa DeBruyckere
Sept. 18, 2008, 1:38 a.m.

California Prionus Beetle (Prionus californicus) on Sep 14, 2008

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