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17-SEP-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Locust borer beetle (Megacyllene robiniae)

These beautiful big long-horned beetles (Cerambycidae) are closely associated with black locusts. In areas where the locust trees are native, these insects are considered a pest, but here where the locust is considered invasive, one would hope that the borers would help control them. But that doesn't appear to be the case! These insects are common on goldenrod from mid-August through September.

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Buba Jafarli19-Sep-2013 05:42
Such an interesting creature! V.
Marcia Colelli18-Sep-2013 13:50
Wonderful capture of this beautifully patterned garden pest V
Guest 18-Sep-2013 10:45
Certainly eye-catching, and beautiful as beetles go.
January Grey18-Sep-2013 06:25
Excellent capture!! this guy is very striking! He definitely stands out from his surroundings. V~
joseantonio18-Sep-2013 04:07
Beautiful colors. Thank you for the additional information.V.
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