Ivory-marked Beetle

Deciduous forests and urban areas with hardwood trees, often found near oak, hickory, and maple.

Larvae bore into the heartwood of dead or decaying hardwoods; adults may feed on sap or nectar.

Nocturnal and attracted to lights. They are famous for their extremely long larval stage, sometimes emerging from finished wooden furniture years after it was manufactured.

They pose no risk to humans or pets. While larvae can damage structural timber or furniture, they provide ecological benefits by helping decompose dead hardwood in nature.