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Field Notes

Description:

Big, bright metallic flying beetle with a bright yellow "vest" (stylish!) and long, black, segmented antennae. For scale, it is perched on a full-sized maple leaf. I did a quick search online, and couldn't pinpoint an ID, especially for a beetle found in Maine. Ideas?

Habitat:

Forest edge

Species ID Suggestions

Elderberry Borer

Desmocerus palliatus

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (3)
ForestDragon
Glad to help! I use Bugguide frequently for North American insect and spider ID. It is a very useful resource.
sarah.hebmo
Thanks for solving my mystery, ForestDragon! I appreciate you sending me the link to the BugGuide site for future reference. Cool site.
ForestDragon
Welcome to Project Noah, Sarah! This is a beautiful beetle you have found here. I hope I find one some time, hah! I hope you like it here. This is one of my favorite places. If you find yourself with questions please check the FAQ page (if you haven't already): http://www.projectnoah.org/faq Feel free to visit the chats as well!
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PublishedJuly 1, 2013

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