Insects and Spiders - native

Banded Alder Borer (Rosalia funebris) on Jul 11, 2023

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Description of specimen

Black and white striped beatle

Commentary

Thank you for your report! The Banded Alder Borer is not a pest species. Its grubs develop in dead or dying branches of hardwoods.

Tom Valente
July 11, 2023, 5:09 a.m.

Resources

Information from Banded Alder Borer from Oregon State and iNaturalist.

Location

Luper cemetery under Ancient oak tree with benches.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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