Banded Longhorn Beetle

Description:

There are actually 2 Banded Longhorn Beetles in this picture mating. They are about 8-16 mm in length and have broad yellow and black stripes. They are pretty skinny creatures and are notable for their long antennas. Their legs are furry and velvety. They are the same color as wasps to ward off predators, but they are very harmless compared to wasps.

Habitat:

They are found in various parts of the United States, Mexico, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. They can be found in fields, openings, with flowers, or anywhere near woodlands. They anywhere there are flowers so they can take nectar and pollen. Adults lay their eggs in dead trees such as oak or hickory because their larvae feed on decaying hardwoods.