please help ID this monster beetle

[Ben E J]

Wilst having a european wasps nest removed, this huge insect appeared from the branches near the nest.



Any help in identifying would be appreciated.

Ben

[metalfish]

wow, I've no idea what it is but it's a stunner isn't it! I'm keen to find out what it is too

[Johnny81]

One of the longhorn beetles which species I don't know - someone will put a name on it soon I'm sure.

[Jason Claxton]

Gosh Ben.Did you see this in Great Britain ,it looks like Cerambyx cerdo!


Jason.

[Ben E J]

Tragically, the beetle has died
The exterminator did say he thought he had caught it with the spray.
On the plus side, I can now add these much more informative pics.







We have just received a call from a local government department.
The exterminator (wrongly imo) identified the beetle as a Citrus Longhorn, so someone is coming to collect the beetle, as an infestation of Citrus Longhorns could be a problem....

I'll keep you posted

[Ben E J]

To answer your question Jason, yes we are in north essex.
Also, thanks for the tip. I am now fairly sure its a Great Capricorn Beetle.

[Jason Claxton]

Hi Ben

I'm sure then Dr. Martin Rejzek of the Cerambycidae recording scheme,at the Biological Records Centre would like to have a look at this,if you can get some photos to him.I'll p.m the e-mail address to you.

Jason.

[Jason Green]

We've had a post or two here before RE the Capricorn long-horn where it's been imported in wood.