Prionus heroicus 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 Prionus heroicus 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
- Mesoprionus besikanus
- Prionus insularis
- Prionus californicus
- Prionus lecontei
- Prionus fissicornis
- Prionus coriarius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Cerambycidae
- Genus
- Prionus
- Species
- Prionus heroicus
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