Insects and Spiders - native

California Prionus Beetle (Prionus californicus) on Aug 10, 2025

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

A big Beatle

Commentary

Thank you for your report! The California prionus is our SECOND largest native beetle. They are not pests.

Tom Valente
Aug. 12, 2025, 4:37 a.m.

Location

Found at job site at the new frog pond elementary

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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