Brown Prionid Beetle
Orthosoma brunneum
Order: Coleoptera
None Risk
Description
The Brown Prionid Beetle is a large, elongated beetle with a reddish-brown body and distinctive white spots on its elytra. It is part of the longhorn beetle family.
Habitat & Distribution
Forests and wooded areas, often found near decaying wood.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae feed on decaying wood, while adults may feed on plant material.
Behavior & Life Cycle
Nocturnal and attracted to lights at night. Larvae are wood-borers.
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