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Northern Burdock Borer

Papaipema arctivorens

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Field Notes

Description:

Does Burdock (Arctium sp.) plague your adventures outside? Do you feel as if you must swim through these adhesive seeds just to get a breath of fresh air? Have no fear, Papaipema arctivorens, the Northern Burdock Borer, is here for you!

Habitat:

Larva feed on Burdock (Arctium sp.), hence the scientific name Papaipema arctivorens.

Notes:

Lifer!

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