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Cerambycidae
Longhorned Beetle, common name for any member of a family of beetles known for their long antennae, or "horns," and the wood-boring habits of the larvae.
The larvae are known as roundheaded wood borers. Longhorned beetles live throughout the world. There are about 20,000 species, more than 1200 of which occur in North America.
ID suggested by asergio
Spotted on Sep 21, 2006
Submitted on Feb 21, 2012
2 Comments
I think it is a long-horned beetle. And yes, they are a plague.
Stink bug, perhaps? They're spreading all over the country unfortunately