Can anyone identify this beetle, please?

[Neighboured]

[attachmentid=1376]He is a big chap, isn't he?! (He was released in the wild)

What is he? :unsure:

[tiomet]

looks like this guy?

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/ep/alb/

I started looking for the greater horned beetle because they had one on telly the other day claiming that it was brought in with imports of something or other, probably timber, and was starting to breed in Britain, though still rare. It is apparently not a a good thing if this sort because it is a wood borer.

Very pretty

[sassieb]

That looks a lot like a beetle that was in the news last week due to the fact that it was thought to be extinct or on the brink of extinction when it came out of some wood in some guys workplace.
The antenna`s are said to be about 10cm long or something.
Will scout the net see if i cant find the info.

Dont need to as tiomet beat me to it lolol

[Neighboured]

Thanks. It is not the beetle found in Wales, That has a black back, the one we found has white spots, plus blue bands on the legs and the antenna

It looks a bit like the Asian Longhorn, but ours had much more regular spots.

[Beth]

that is a scary wee beastie!! :o

[Neighboured]

It scared Mrs N. :(

[coppernob]

Yikes, :bigeyes: that would scare me too!! CN

[Peaceseeker]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWW!!!!!


:bigeyes:

[sp54]

I saw that item on GMTV. I wonder if their website still has any details on it? It didn't have the spots but the size and antennae were the same and it was a near extinct species that breeds in wood.

I think it is the Asian Longhorn though. :blink:

[tact77]

NB, Where did you find it?

[Neighboured]

In the back garden. :blink: :bigeyes: :o

[Annabel]

That would give me the screaming abdabs! I have no idea what it is but its very impressive!

Did you release it back into your garden then NB?

[Peaceseeker]

I think I would have taken it to the nearest zoo!! :blink:

[marieuk]

Hi N


OMG if i saw that in back garden i would run a mile literally! :D






Love Muk xxxx

[Annabel]

''I think I would have taken it to the nearest zoo!! ''

lol @ peaceseeker...it looks like it should be on a leash, doesnt it! :rolleyes:

[phantos02]

:bigeyes: :bigeyes: :bigeyes: Yikes!!!!!

[Neighboured]

I took it to the woods, a mile away.

Mind you, Mrs N and our neighbour saw FIVE MORE FLYING OVER THE GARDENS!!!!! :bigeyes: :o :blink: :wow:

[Annabel]

no way! :wow: have you told anyone, in case its of great scientific interest? :geek:

[StoneHenge]

WOW! But then again, URRGGHH!

Hope it doesn't find it's way back. Imagine waking up with that in your bedroom!

[tact77]

Mr T is hoping they were flying our way!!!! He would love one. :blink:

[tiomet]

As these are regarded as pests maybe there is somewhere you should report them ... it looks like the asian longhorn and if not exact perhaps is related. From what I have read they are regarded as a massive nuisance and breed really fast.

[tact77]

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NB, Do you think it might be this one, if so its a Citrus longhorn beetle.

[sp54]

:bigeyes: By jove, tact, I think you've cracked it :o

I've suddenly become all interested in beetles :unsure: http://bestsmileys.com/insects/1.gif

[sp54]

Just found this info on the Citrus Long-horn Beetle - :bigeyes:

The Citrus Long-horned beetle (Anoplophora chinensis) is a Long-horned beetle native to China and Korea, where it is considered a serious pest.

Each female Citrus Long-horned beetle can make up to 200 eggs after mating, and each egg is separately deposited in tree bark. After the beetle larvae hatches, it chews into the tree, forming a tunnel that is then used as a place for beetle pupation (the process of growing from larvae to adult). From egg-laying to pupation and adult emergence can take 12 to 18 months.

Infestations by the beetle can kill many different types of hardwood trees as well as citrus trees, pecan, apple, Australian pine, hibiscus, sycamore, willow, pear, mulberry, pigeon pea, Chinaberry, poplar, litchi, kumquat, Japanese red cedar, and ficus.


:o :blink:

[tiomet]

Si it definitely needs reporting :)

[mazza]

:o not something I am familiar with - I think it needs to be reported too! (though who DO you report beetles to? DEFRA??) :blink:

I am glad I haven't got one of those in my garden!!!!

[Peaceseeker]

they FLY?????? OMG, I'd almost rather have the NFH in my garden :bigeyes:

[tact77]

As far as I see you report it here.



Plant Health HQ Tel: 01904 455174 Fax: 01904 455197

Defra, Plant Health Service Delivery Unit
Room 334, Foss House
Kings Pool
YORK YO1 7PX

For urgent enquiries outside office hours contact the Defra Duty Room - 0207 270 8080

[Lizzie-Ann]

That beetle looked quite like the one that feel off a tree and down my top the other day and promptly bite me due to the fact it disliked being lodged in my cleavage. I don't know it's proper name but I called it a few new ones when it eventually decide to leave it's new home.

[Lady Penelope]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Neighboured &#064; 5th July 2006 &#045; 12&#58;57 PM) 177327</div>
I took it to the woods, a mile away.

Mind you, Mrs N and our neighbour saw FIVE MORE FLYING OVER THE GARDENS&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; :bigeyes: :o :blink: :wow: [/b]



It will be mating season then :rolleyes:

[Neighboured]

Thank you&#33; Yes, I think that has cracked it&#33; :notworthy: :thumbs:

Oops&#33; :rolleyes:

[Miss Understood]

For a definitive answer on your wee beastie, you could always try the forums (and with the indulgence of this site&#39;s moderators)

here (http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk)

You can post pix of any wierd and wonderful bug you like and someone is more than likely to come on and identify it very quickly. They&#39;re extremely nice and helpful people.

[Neighboured]

Thanks. Those links are great. :thumbs:

[Bonkers Mad!!!]

That would give me the screaming abdabs&#33; [/b]

:lol: me too




That beetle looked quite like the one that feel off a tree and down my top the other day and promptly bite me due to the fact it disliked being lodged in my cleavage. I don&#39;t know it&#39;s proper name but I called it a few new ones when it eventually decide to leave it&#39;s new home.[/b]

OMG&#33;&#33;&#33; :bigeyes:

[Domestic Goddess]

There&#39;s nothing so bad as a bite on the cleavage :bigeyes: &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;

[Neighboured]

There&#39;s nothing so bad as a bite on the cleavage &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;[/b]

YIKES&#33; That&#39;s enough to make you bust out in a cold sweat&#33; :hihi: (sorry)