Insects and Spiders - native

White-Spotted Sawyer (Monochamus scutellatus) on Aug 1, 2010

Originally reported as Sawyer Beetles (Monochamus sp.)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

A BBB(Big black bug) with long antennae and white spots.

Commentary

I have more pictures if you need.

Reporter
Aug. 1, 2010, 11:32 a.m.

Hi Kirk, the photo you submitted was of an Oregon fir sawyer, a species that is often mistaken for Asian longhorned beetle in the Pacific Northwest.
http://www.pbase.com/image/47917251

But we appreciate your interest and response!!

Lisa DeBruyckere
Aug. 1, 2010, 2:13 p.m.

Resources

White-spotted Sawyer Beetle information on iNaturalist

Location

Canyon Creek Meadows. End of Upper meadow on Friday July 30, 2010.
Approximate GPS N44 29.311 W121 50.044. This coordinate is not the exact GPS location where the bug was found.

Expert Reviewer

Ms. Lisa DeBruyckere
Oregon Invasive Species Council Coordinator

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