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Field Notes

Description:

Size: about 3/8 inch long
The photo with fruit is provided as a frame of reference.
The insect is seen on a crabapple.
Head- metallic gold

Habitat:

Observed in treed area next to wetlands.
Feeding on Crabapple fruit hanging in Crabapple tree.
Pacific Northwest, Willamette Valley, Hillsboro, Oregon

Notes:

Insect appeared to insert proboscis into fruit. Extracting juice.

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PublishedNovember 1, 2014

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