Insects and Spiders - native

Ponderous Borer (Trichocnemis spiculatus) on Aug 8, 2024

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Trichocnemis spiculatus

Commentary

Thank you for your report! You are correct, that's the "ponderous borer". They're not pests.

Tom Valente
Aug. 14, 2024, 4:16 a.m.

Location

It was on the sidewalk, dead. No sign of trauma.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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