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Prionus imbricornis
Type of long-horned beetle
In my yard
Photos are of two individuals, taken at night with flash
Spotted on May 27, 2012
Submitted on May 29, 2012
3 Comments
Brandon, my yard is certified as a NWF Wildlife Habitat. I plant native flowers, shrubs and trees to provide foliage, nectar, pollen, berries, seeds and nuts, and also have supplemental feeders and water sources for bathing and drinking (3 ponds and two birdbaths). I have brush piles and shrubs to provide cover and provide nesting boxes. I also leave parts of the yard unmowed for some time to provide foliage for food. That said, I don't specifically focus on insects other than butterflies, so I will remove this spotting from your mission.
By the way, these are awesome! Great Spotting!
I see you have added this to the Backyard Habitats of the World mission; please can you provide some information on the specific modifications you have carried out to create a habitat for wildlife. If you have not created a "wildlife habitat" please can you remove this spotting from the mission?"