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20-AUG-2018 Christine Hanrahan

Locust borer (Megacyllene robiniae)

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

This handsome large long-horned beetle is associated closely with black locust trees as its species name suggests. They are found in late summer feeding on goldenrod. There was a time when these beetles were very common at FWG, but not in recent years. I'm not sure why, because there is still abundant goldenrod, and the locust trees in which their larvae live and feed, are more numerous than ever.

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joseantonio28-Aug-2018 19:53
great contrast with the yellow flower.V.
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