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Locust Borer

Megacyllene robiniae

Photo by BeckyWells
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Field Notes

Description:

Black and yellow striped head and body. Body about 1/2" to 1" long. 2 antenna about 1" long. May have possibly come from wood stored in our basement. Walking very unsteady, like it's week. Has wings.

Species ID Suggestions

Locust Borer

Megacyllene robiniae

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (3)
RebeccaSatterlee
Locust Borer, logged one of those myself very recently. Easy marked by the sharp W of the 3rd stripe
Jacob Gorneau
I've moved this lovely insect to the Arthropods category for you, which includes crustaceans, insects, and arachnids.
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PublishedApril 16, 2013

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