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Longhorned beetles

Longhorned beetles are common pollinators and are attracted to paperbark and eucalyptus trees.

Bushland Beetles Urban Pollinators

Noongar Names: Not known

Scientific Name: Family Cerambycidae


Conservation Status: Least Concern

Threats: Not applicable

Will they visit?: Longhorned beetles frequently visit home gardens

Natural Distribution: Common and widespread throughout the South West and Perth region

Habitat at a Glance

See Habitat Guide for more detail

Shelter: Shrubs and foliage

Diet: Pollen, nectar, timber

Water: Not required

ReWild Benefit: Pollination

ReWild Benefits

Not all Longhorned beetles are pests. Many Longhorned beetles are pollinators within the garden, creating a more connected ecosystem. If you see one in your backyard, you can record your sighting on the Atlas of Living Australia and help scientists monitor there population and distribution.

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