Locust Borer

Congratulations ! Excellent photo.

Congratulations Christine.... Awesome shots too!

Your welcome, Christine....

Congratulations Christine, for getting the SOTW, for this week.....

Fantastic shots! Congrats, Christine.

Congratulations. Such a spectacular pest.

Congratulations Christine! A well deserved SOTW!

Congratulations Christine, your locust borer has been voted Spotting of the Week! The series of images, information, mission assignment, reference, multiple tags and general interest of this spotting were appreciated. "A serious pest to black locust trees (Robinia pseudoacacia), this Locust Borer (Megacyllene robiniae) is our Spotting of the Week. This longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) is endemic to eastern North America. Its geographic range has grown over the years with the expansion of R. pseudoacacia. Larvae spend the winter hibernating within the bark and start burrowing at springtime. With infestation tree trunks and branches can weaken and become susceptible to wind breakage. Find out more about locust borers here: https://buff.ly/2fqY3P0 " Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/pb.10150120463815603.-2207520000.1506288676./10159404550205603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/912065498929668097

Congratulations, on your nomination....

Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!

An absolute OMG shot!!!

Interesting posting, and excellent photography, Christine. Well done!

Nice capture!

Your welcome, Christine Y.

Beautiful photos...