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Ribbed Pine Borer

Rhagium inquisitor

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized beetle, approximately 22-25 mm long. Colored as shown. Note short antennae, considering it is in the longhorned beetle family Cerambycidae.

Habitat:

Found resting on a stucco mailbox post in an urban residential area.

Notes:

This insect is named for the pupal chamber created by the larva, consisting of a coil of coarse frass (bug poop), and circular in shape.

Reference Links:

Species Rhagium inquisitor - Ribbed Pine Borer - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedMay 17, 2013

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