The larvae of these large beetles feed on the roots of living trees and shrubs. They are considered a pest in fruit tree orchards and will also attack grape vine roots.
The males of this species will fly to lights during the Summer. The heavy-bodied female is flightless and may be found on the ground during the evening or early morning. She may carry 300 or 400 eggs.
TAXA LINKS
Kingdom:
Animalia
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
Coleoptera
Family:
Cerambycidae
Cerambycidae
Elevation Distribution:
Phenology
Phenology
(Drury)