Brown Prionid

Forests, woodlands, and areas with dead or decaying hardwood trees.

Larvae bore into and feed on decaying wood and roots of various deciduous trees. Adults generally do not feed or may consume sap and nectar.

Nocturnal adults are strongly attracted to lights at night. Larvae spend multiple years developing underground or inside rotting logs before pupating.

Generally harmless to humans, though they can deliver a painful pinch with their mandibles if handled improperly. Their larvae play a beneficial role in nutrient cycling by breaking down dead wood in forest ecosystems.