long-horned beetle

American  

[lawng-hawrnd, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌhɔrnd, ˈlɒŋ- /

noun

1. any of numerous, often brightly colored beetles of the family Cerambycidae, usually with long antennae, the larva of which bores into the wood of living or decaying trees.

---

long-horned beetle British  

noun

1. the longicorn beetle See longicorn

---

Etymology

Origin of long-horned beetle

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Heat-treating wood, for example, can also help ward off the gypsy moth, spotted lanternfly and the Asian long-horned beetle, Tamm said.

From Los Angeles Times

But the city has realized its reliance on maples has created risks; elsewhere, for example, maples have been devastated by the invasive Asian long-horned beetle.

From Science Magazine

Since then, she has studied a number of other destructive invasive insects, including the Asian long-horned beetle, the brown marmorated stink bug and the seemingly ubiquitous spotted lanternfly.

From Seattle Times

The last time the city faced a threat of this kind was approximately 15 years ago, when the Asian long-horned beetle made its incursions, having entered the country in wooden packing materials.

From New York Times

Ground survey teams are rushing to clear the five boroughs’ last Asian long-horned beetle cases by spring so the department can move personnel to where they’re most needed.

From Los Angeles Times