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Red-necked Cane Borer

Agrilus ruficollis

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

Small beetle with black elytra (wing covers), a metallic red protonum ("neck" area) and a black head. Larvae produce galls on raspberry/blackberry plants as well as a couple of others. The area where this beetle was seen has a lot of wild blackberry plants.

Habitat:

Vegetation bordering temperate forest. Gardiner County Park, NY.

Reference Links:

Species Agrilus ruficollis - Red-necked Cane Borer - BugGuide.Net

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