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Texas Bumelia Borer

Plinthocoelium suaveolens

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

This was a spectacular insect...it just would not stay put for a picture.

Habitat:

wetland: Carlton Reserve

Species ID Suggestions

Texas Bumelia Borer

Plinthocoelium suaveolens

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Steffi
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Comments (5)
ceherzog
Thanks lori, Jonathan and especially Steffi for nailing it. It was on a Bumelia so good common name. That plant was absolutely laden with insects...but this was the coolest one!
Steffi
wow what a beautiful bug!
lori.tas
I'm gonna suggest a longhorn beetle of some sort. ;)
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PublishedJune 8, 2011

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