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Is this an Asian longhorn beetle? #877116

Asked July 13, 2024, 6:49 PM EDT

Maryland eastern shore, Mardela Springs. This beetle was on my door after a rain storm.

Wicomico County Maryland

Expert Response

Fortunately, no, this is not an Asian Longhorned Beetle. Instead, it looks like either a Tile-horned Prionus or Broad-necked Root Borer, both of which are native beetles and whose adults tend to be active this time of year.

Miri

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 15, 2024, 10:22 AM EDT

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