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Six Banded Longhorn Beetle

Posted by June 18th, 2007 at 12:00 am

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Longhorn Beetles

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I found this bug this morning right next to my front steps. Can you tell me what it is. We are located in Middle Tennessee.It is appro. 1 inch long body with the antennas being appro. 2 inches long. picture attached …THanks and awaiting your answer.
Rodney

6 banded longhorn Six Banded Longhorn Beetle

Hi Rodney,
How exciting for us. This is a new species for our site: A Six Banded Longhorn Beetle, Dryobius sexnotatus. According to Eric Eaton on BugGuide, it is considered rare throughout its range.

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