Ohio Longhorn Beetles | Insects | Coleoptera
Overview Of Ohio Longhorn Beetles
Longhorn beetles are easily recognized by their long antennae and elongated bodies They inhabit Ohios forests meadows and gardens where their larvae feed on wood helping break down dead trees Adults often visit flowers for nectar or pollen.
Verified Species Examples
Red Milkweed Beetle Tetraopes Tetrophthalmus | Banded Longhorn Beetle Typocerus Velutinus | Locust Borer Megacyllene Robiniae
Finding And Observing Longhorn Beetles
Longhorn beetles can be found on flowers logs and tree trunks during summer months Searching flowering plants often reveals adults feeding or resting.
Authoritative Reference Sources
Ohio Department Of Natural Resources Division Of Wildlife | Bugguide Iowa State University | Integrated Taxonomic Information System Itis | Peterson Field Guide To Beetles
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