Mallodon dasystomus

Species Summary: 

Adult lifespan: 4 months

Pupa period: 1 month. 

Larva period: 2-5 years

Breeding difficulty: 10/10 

Species Info: 

Common Long Jawed Longhorn Beetle (Mallodon dasystomus) is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the Cerambycidae family. These beetles are known for their striking appearance and are primarily found in parts of southeastern USA. Here is some information about Mallodon dasystomus:

The Common Long Jawed Longhorn Beetle is a relatively large insect, with a body length ranging from approximately 20 to 50 millimeters. It has a robust and elongated body, characteristic of longhorn beetles. The coloration of its body can vary, but it typically ranges from dark brown to black. The elytra (wing covers) often have a glossy appearance.

Like other longhorn beetles, Mallodon dasystomus has long antennae that can be as long as or longer than its body. The antennae are often banded or segmented.

These beetles are primarily found in hardwood forests and woodlands in Florida, although they may also inhabit other southeastern states in the United States. They are known to inhabit various types of hardwood trees, including oak and hickory.

Mallodon dasystomus, like many other longhorn beetles, undergoes complete metamorphosis, including egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. The larvae bore into wood, where they feed on the inner wood tissues. This behavior can sometimes result in damage to trees.

While they may be considered pests due to their wood-boring larvae, Common Long Jawed Longhorn Beetles also contribute to the decomposition of dead or dying trees and play a role in nutrient recycling in forest ecosystems.

Mallodon dasystomus belongs to the order Coleoptera (beetles) and the family Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles).