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Spotted Tree Borer

Synaphaeta guexi

Photo by Kalen
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Field Notes

Description:

White gray beetle with black markings.

Habitat:

Wherever trees grow.

Notes:

Its larvae eats wood, causing bad damage to hardwood forests and trees.

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Tree Borer

Synaphaeta guexi

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Brian38
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Brian38
Hi Kalen and welcome to the Project Noah community. Wonderful spotting of a long-horned beetle. This one is Synaphaeta guexi (Spotted Tree Borer or Flat-Faced Longhorn Beetle).

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