OuiSi Nature · Card 162
Emerald Longhorn Beetle
Plinthocoelium suaveolens
- Location
- Harrah, OK, USA
- Date
- June 19, 2018
Photograph byJoseph SaundersDescription
Longhorn beetles are my favorite family of beetles. This is the only encounter I have had with this species. I hope to encounter them again someday soon. Their imposing mouthparts allow them to consume leaves, small twigs, and young bark.
Photo linkinstagram.com/reelsonwheels
Learn moreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longhorn_beetle
The photographer
Joseph Saunders
Black Birders Week Co-Organizer, BlackAFInSTEM, Aperiologist
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