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Branch Pruner

Psyrassa unicolor

Photo by BugEric
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42.4748, -72.6059

Field Notes

Description:

Small to medium-sized, very slender beetle, wholly bright reddish brown.

Habitat:

This specimen flew indoors, attracted to lights at night. Surrounding habitat was rural township with deciduous forest, agricultural fields.

Notes:

Female beetles girdle twigs to kill them, then lay eggs in the resulting dying portion. Eventually the twig snaps off.

Reference Links:

Branch Pruner - Psyrassa unicolor - Overview, Species Psyrassa unicolor - Branch Pruner - BugGuide.Net

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