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Hardwood Stump Borer

Posted by June 14th, 2008 at 12:00 am

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Longhorn Beetles

found three of these so far…
I’ve found three of these in as many days floundering about in my living room. The first one showed up Thursday, June 12 after a week or so of 95 degree days. Just wondering if my floor joists are going to cave in. Mount Pleasant, SC (next to Charleston)

hardwood stump borer sc Hardwood Stump Borer

This is a Hardwood Stump Borer, Mallodon dasystomus. We found a visual match on BugGuide. This species is attracted to lights, which could explain its presence in your home. If you have firewood in the house, the Hardwood Stump Borers might also be emerging from the wood.

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