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Cottonwood Borer

Plectrodera scalator

Photo by Mrs. Hammett
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Field Notes

Description:

Long antennae, black & white patterned coloration, 6 long legs

Habitat:

Found this on a 2 x 4 fence post in our back pasture in rural Kansas.

Notes:

Body length is approximately 2 inches.

Reference Links:

Cottonwood borer

Species ID Suggestions

Cottonwood Borer

Plectrodera scalator

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