Bug Identifier
Longhorn beetle (possibly a flower longhorn)
Community identification

Longhorn beetle (possibly a flower longhorn)

Cerambycidae, genus/species uncertain from the image

Order & Family
Coleoptera; family Cerambycidae
Size
Approximately 8–15 mm long based on the photo; longhorn beetles range widely in size.
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Natural Habitat

Usually found on trees, logs, woody debris, flowers, or around firewood, depending on species. Adults may enter buildings incidentally.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae typically tunnel through wood, feeding on bark, cambium, or heartwood. Adults commonly feed on pollen, nectar, foliage, or may not feed.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are often active in daylight and use their long antennae to detect mates and host plants. Females lay eggs in bark or cracks in woody material; larvae develop inside wood, sometimes for years.

Risks & Benefits

Most are harmless to people and do not bite or sting. Native species help decompose wood and support forest nutrient cycling, though some species can damage living trees, timber, or firewood.