Hi all. I discovered this rather large beetle on Sunday and have little idea what it is, apart from the great possibility of it being a Longhorn. It measured approximately 1 and 1/4 inches in body length, and around two inches in all including antennae.
Neither Phil nor I have seen a beetle this large before, and despite research on the internet etc, we have been unable to find the exact species. So any help would be appreciated.
Hi Fran, I cant help with the id either but it is a really nice image. However you do seem to have a lot of bunnies............
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Posted by David Sewell on June 21, 2010 at 5:31 PM
It looks like a longhorn beetle to me. Unfortunately all the guide books view beetles from the top rather than the side, but how about a female Stenocorus cursor? That should be about at this time of year. I'm not totally sure, but that is my best guess.
Thanks all, and especially David. After your help and a little more research online before work, I think it is a female Stenocorus meridianus. Sadly I have no images with a top view to show you, but will remember next time
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction David, much appreciated.
Fran
Posted by Brian Davis on June 22, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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8 repliesNeither Phil nor I have seen a beetle this large before, and despite research on the internet etc, we have been unable to find the exact species. So any help would be appreciated.
40D, 300 + ext tubes,f/8, ISO 400,1/100
Many thanks in advance,
Fran
Come and see me soon, bring the old man with you too!
David
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction David, much appreciated.
Fran
Good looking image Fran.
I use my 300F4IS for all my macro work ( When I actually do some
Andy...
No problem...I use the Kenko tubes, reasonably priced and very useful!
Fran