Goliathus Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Found this big female Cottonwood Longhorn (Plectrodera scalator) on a cottonwood in my front yard over the weekend. I've not seen one of these for at least several years. Very unique looking, large species - probably my favorite native US cerambycid. The pattern on the elytra is unique to each individual. The life cycle takes between 1-3 years - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Love the color pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garin Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Wow, that is an awesome bycid! Finding something like that in your own front yard is even more amazing! It's rare that I get anything at my house that's interesting. Maybe one day I will live in a location that has lots of cool bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted July 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 The iridescent species Plinthocoelium suaveolens is also found here at my place, and appears either blue or green, depending on viewing angle. Its host tree is Bumelia (Sideroxylon lanuginosum) - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garin Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Wow, lucky you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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