Locust Borer, A Longhorned Beetle, Megacyllene Robiniae On Sweet Goldenrod Solidago Odora Stock Photo

Locust borer, a longhorned beetle, Megacyllene robiniae has long antennae, six red legs, black and yellow striped body with chevrons. Members of the family cerambycidae that are called`long-horned` beetles because of their long antennae. Adults feed on goldenrod pollen throughout late summer and early fall.Solidago odora, sweet goldenrod or anise scented goldenrod or fragrant goldenrod, a North American species in the sunflower family. The plant is native to the United States and Mexico, and flowers from July through October. Tall plant with clusters of yellow flowers and blade-shaped leaves. Genus solidago, species odora, family asteraceae.