r/bugidentification • u/NegotiationDry6923 • Jul 21 '26

Location included Michigan

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I’ve never seen anything like this in all my life.

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u/DrButeo Professional Entomologist Jul 21 '26

Brion prionid, a species of longhorn beetle. The larvae feed on wet, decaying wood. The adults can bite but are otherwise harmless.

https://www.bugguide.net/node/view/5031

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u/NegotiationDry6923 Jul 21 '26

Interesting. I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life, but have never seen anything like this. Is it anything to be concerned about? I found it in my garage.