Tooth-necked Longhorn Beetle (Prionus pocularis)

Tooth-necked Longhorn Beetle, a reference photo — Photo: This image is created by user B. Schoenmakers at Observation.org, a global biodiversity recording project. · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Prionus pocularis, the tooth-necked longhorn beetle, is a species of long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Tooth-necked Longhorn Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Prionus californicus
Prionus lecontei
Prionus imbricornis
Prionus heroicus
Prionus insularis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Cerambycidae
Genus: Prionus
Species: Prionus pocularis

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