Eucalyptus longhorned borer
Phoracantha recurva
-34.9059, -56.1914
Field Notes
Description:
The phoracantha recurva is considered and invasive species and they attack sickly trees or trees that have recently fallen. According to the link mentioned in the link section: "The larvae of both species tunnel between the bark and wood, but construct their pupal chambers in the heartwood. Adult beetles are attracted to fallen branches and injured or water-stressed trees."
Habitat:
Apparently they are native from Australia but are now widely spread. Some have been reported in Southern Brazil.
Notes:
I found this one near the eucalyptus branches I have in my house.
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