Subject: Long Horned Beetle?
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Area
July 23, 2017 3:52 pm
Hello,
For the past few summers we have seen these fancy bugs here in North Texas. They are a golden orange with black rimmed white spots. The color is all around their bodies not just the top area. They are slender carrot shaped. Google suggests they may be long horned beetles. And they might be, but I haven’t seen a photo that matches them exactly. My son things they might be some type of moth. They are rather delicate. I’ve attached a photo. Anything you can tell us is appreciated. Thank you very much.
Best regards!
Signature: Garland, North Texas
Dear Garland,
Your son is correct. This Ailanthus Webworm is a species of Ermine Moth.