Ivory-marked Beetle

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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.

Risks & Benefits

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.

Identified on: 6/27/2026