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Pigeon Tremex

Tremex columba

Photo by EmilyUmbarger
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Field Notes

Description:

Gigantic insect about 2in long, 1in wide wingspan, found on my maple tree in my front yard. There were 3 on the tree.

Species ID Suggestions

Pigeon Tremex

Tremex columba

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Comments (1)
EmilyUmbarger
Thank you so much for the ID help! Your ID helped me realize that my poor sugar maple is sick and I will be calling the dnr and extension office!

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PublishedAugust 7, 2013

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