Nature Notebook

The prairie is a great place to observe insects in July. One group of bugs easily seen on prairie flowers but not commonly identified is long-horned beetles, in the family cerambycidae. These small to large, sturdy-looking beetles have long antennae, usually over half the length of their bodies, and distinct markings, allowing for easy identification.

Look on the flowers of goldenrods, daisies, and yarrow in the prairie. These beetles are strong fliers, but pose no harm to people or pets. The adults feed on flowers and other plant materials and lay their eggs in trees, which the larvae feed from as well.

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