Longhorn beetle

Natural Habitat

Forests, woodlands, gardens, and areas with dead or dying trees. Larvae bore into wood.

Diet & Feeding

Adults typically feed on pollen, nectar, tree sap, or leaves. Larvae (grubs) are wood-borers, feeding on the wood of various trees, both living and dead.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are often attracted to lights at night and can be found on vegetation during the day. Females lay eggs in bark crevices. Larvae bore tunnels within wood, which can take several years to develop. They undergo complete metamorphosis.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Larvae can cause significant damage to trees, timber, and wooden structures, making them pests in forestry and urban environments. Some species are invasive and can threaten native ecosystems. Benefits: They play a role in wood decomposition, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Identified on: 9/24/2025