Insects and Spiders - native

Longhorn Beetles (Cerambycidae) on Apr 16, 2020

Originally reported as Longhorn Beetles (family Cerambycidae)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

On August 10, 2019, long-horned beetle flew onto a piece of fir lumber. I killed it on the spot and disposed of it.

Commentary

This is a native sawyer beetle, they are not tree killers. Larvae mostly tunnel into dead and dying trees.

Christine Buhl
Aug. 6, 2020, 2:07 p.m.