B Brian Egg Sep 19, 2008 #2 I'm not a bug guy and I just moved to S Oregon. This thing is still squealling in a coffee can.
Dynastes Moderator Staff member Sep 20, 2008 #3 It's a longhorn beetle probably from the genus Prionus. The grubs of this type of longhorn feed inside solid rotten logs. They take a few years to mature and then only live a few weeks as beetles.
It's a longhorn beetle probably from the genus Prionus. The grubs of this type of longhorn feed inside solid rotten logs. They take a few years to mature and then only live a few weeks as beetles.
Peter Clausen Administrator Staff member Oct 2, 2008 #4 I live in Oregon too. These are not uncommon through much of the state. I think these beetles are also sometimes referred to as root borers.
I live in Oregon too. These are not uncommon through much of the state. I think these beetles are also sometimes referred to as root borers.
ando L3 Oct 2, 2008 #5 You guys are lucky. The last prionus in Estonia was found more than 50 years ago.
