Longhorn Beetle (Malacopterus tenellus) | Project Noah

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Photo by CindyBinghamKeiser

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Field Notes

Description:

Long, tan beetle about 4 cm long with vertical striped elytra. The antennae are very long. The scutellum is gold.

Habitat:

Resting at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Found from the Southwestern US to South America. Larvae feed on dead wood of hackberry, willow, and poplar .

Notes:

First for Project Noah and Bug Guide California

Reference Links:

Species Malacopterus tenellus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

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CindyBinghamKeiser

Thank you Hema :)

awesome! Congrats for a Lifer!

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