Report #4630 - Report: California Prionus Beetle (Prionus californicus)

California Prionus Beetle (Prionus californicus) on Aug 15, 2022

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Don’t know what it is, other than big

Commentary

Thank you for your report! That is the native California root borer, Prionus californicus. They are not considered pests. This species is our second largest beetle (!).

Tom Valente
Aug. 15, 2022, 3:52 a.m.

California Prionus Beetle (Prionus californicus) on Aug 15, 2022

Description of specimen

Commentary

Location

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