Long-horned Beetle
Cyrtophorus verrucosus
42.3498, -74.0187
Field Notes
Description:
A gorgeous and intricately patterned member of the Cerambycidae family, Cyrtophorus verrucosus is among the first of long-horned beetles to appear in Spring. Its genus and species name translates to "fairly amusing remarks."
Habitat:
Crawling on a Maple whose leaves have just emerged.
Notes:
Lifer! The second photo shows how I saw the insect at first, exhibiting its mimicry of a carpenter ant. There is a red form and a black form. I have found the red form. You know when you see something and say, "Wow, that is gorgeous," you've had an awesome day.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 4, 2013
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