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Hello. Could you please tell me what kind of beetle this is on my petunias? Thank you for your help.
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Asked June 16, 2024, 11:36 AM EDT
Hello. Could you please tell me what kind of beetle this is on my petunias? Thank you for your help.
Denver County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello,
That is a longhorn beetle in the tribe Lepturini, most likely the red shouldered pine borer (S. canadensis). Longhorn beetles are typically harmless, feeding on decaying wood as larvae. The adults are frequently found on flowers, feeding on pollen and nectar. Sometimes they eat the flower petals, in which case they can be controlled by handpicking. I would leave them be. But if they become a problem, insecticides are not recommended.
Ok, thank you very much!!! Great info.
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