Small long bug with long antennae

[wibblied]

For the past couple months there has been an insect sitting on the roof (roughly 45mm long from the tip of the feet to the end of it's antennae) and we haven't been able to work out what type of bug it is.... It's location is close to Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia. We've seen it move a few centimetres, but overall it hasn't really moved much. Would appreciate if anyone could identify it  

Here's an image:
imgur.com/a/AvH4R5T

[Adam Cotton]

It seems to be a beetle of family Cerambycidae. Probably someone can give a more accurate identification.

Adam.

[bichos]

Im not familiar with this species. Or maybe even its genus.
But it could be Coptocercus sp.
Its a longicorn beetle as Adam wrote.
The larvae feed upon dead and dying trees, mostly Eucalyptus.

[wibblied]

Thank you both for the help

I Googled a few images based off what you said and It looks very much like the one in our house.
It is in the family of Cerambycidae and is the Coptocercus Rubripes species (nicknamed "Round-headed Wood Borer").

Another question:
Being a wood borer, could it damage our house like a termite would, or is it safe to put it outside in a timber pile?

[bandrow]

Greetings,

I knew I'd seen this species before and it took some digging, but I think I have an ID for you... at least to genus. I believe your bug is in the genus Skeletodes, and is something very close to S. tetrops, if not that very species. Here is a link to some images: bezbycids.com/byciddb/wdetails.asp?id=19621&w=o Take note of the very long spine on the third antennal segment - this is distinctive.

I doubt it is any kind of pest and would be unlikely to infest your house. Probably came to a light and got trapped - you could release it outdoors if you wish...

Cheers!
Bandrow

[58chevy]

wibblied,

Where did you find the beetle? Having a location is necessary for an accurate ID.

[58chevy]

Never mind, wibblied. I had to read your post twice to notice your location (Melbourne).