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Fruit-tree Pinhole Borer

Xyleborinus saxeseni

Photo by Machi
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44.3248, -68.1918

Field Notes

Description:

It was so tiny that I thought it was a fly when it was flying.

Habitat:

Mountain with some small pines and low-growing shrubs.
Gorham Mountain, Acadia National Park

Reference Links:

Bark Beetle - Xyleborinus saxeseni - BugGuide.Net

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