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I found this strange beetle at work the other day. I've never seen one of these before which I thought was strange given how much I am outside in the woods. When I got home I googled beetles of Colorado - Still nothing. Finally after a long search, I come to find out that this is actually an invasive species of wood burrowing beetle called the Asian Longhorned Beetle. It is incredibly destructive to wooded areas if their population gets out of hand. So far this is the only one I've seen, but I'll be on the look out for more.
Here is a color version from a different angle. http://www.lohrphoto.com/Photography/Honest-Critiques/16426338_3bdjDF#1452783298_Kqcc9V4-A-LB
Michael Lohr
on September 2, 2011Thanks for the comments!! I actually showed this photo to one of the wildlife biologists at my work, and it turns out that this is a similar species called a Pine Sawyer, it is native to the area that thrives on wood that has already died and fallen. This little guy actually helps decompose the material faster and is quite good for the environment!
webstersway
on September 1, 2011Fantastic capture...love the detail!!!
k dunlap
on September 1, 2011Cute little fella it's a shame he can be so distructive.