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Locust Borer

Megacyllene robiniae

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Roughly 20 millimeters in length, banded black and yellow as shown.

Habitat:

Paved trail through urban residential and retail neighborhood, with channelized waterway (dry). Overall habitat is degraded shortgrass prairie with many elm, cottonwood trees.

Notes:

Common wasp mimic in autumn, especially on goldenrod flowers.

Reference Links:

Species Megacyllene robiniae - Locust Borer - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedApril 6, 2014

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