California Prionus Beetle (Prionus californicus) on Aug 4, 2025
Submitter has sample
Description of specimen
California Root Borer approximately 2-1/2 - 3 inches long.
Commentary
Thank you for your report! These native beetles are not pests.
Tom Valente
Aug. 6, 2025, 1:40 a.m.
Location
According to my iPhone photo information, a California Root Borer landed in my back yard. It is currently under a bucket no longer alive. I can preserve it in the freezer if necessary.
Tom Valente
Aug. 6, 2025, 1:40 a.m.