Garden Sage: Flower longhorn beetle

These beetles, commonly known as flower longhorns because they are seen feeding on nectar and pollen from flowers, are not considered a pest.

Q: Any idea what these beetles are?

A: These beetles are commonly known as flower longhorns because they are seen feeding on nectar and pollen from flowers. They are from the Cerambycidae family of beetles and called longhorn beetles due to their long antennae.

Larvae of this type feed on dead, moist wood and adults lay their eggs there. This beetle is not considered to be a pest.

Some other longhorn beetles are considered pests so it’s important to check if you see them on trees and shrubs.


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