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Rustic Borer - Xylotrechus colonus TL: ~12 mm. The larvae develop in nearly all eastern species of hardwood trees.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/98427/rustic_borer_-_xylotrechus_colonus.html" title="Rustic Borer - Xylotrechus colonus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/98427_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=FHpuNdyCSa5qOKRNkNoiiIFPx%2Fw%3D" width="118" height="152" alt="Rustic Borer - Xylotrechus colonus TL: ~12 mm. The larvae develop in nearly all eastern species of hardwood trees.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/98426/rustic_borer_-_xylotrechus_colonus.html Geotagged,Rustic Borer,Summer,United States,Xylotrechus colonus" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Rustic Borer,Summer,United States,Xylotrechus,Xylotrechus colonus,beetle,borer Click/tap to enlarge

Rustic Borer - Xylotrechus colonus

TL: ~12 mm. The larvae develop in nearly all eastern species of hardwood trees.

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area.

Rustic Borer - Xylotrechus colonus TL: ~12 mm. The larvae develop in nearly all eastern species of hardwood trees.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/98426/rustic_borer_-_xylotrechus_colonus.html Geotagged,Rustic Borer,Summer,United States,Xylotrechus colonus

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The Rustic Borer

''Xylotrechus colonus'' is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. Its common name is longicorn beetle. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. The larva of this beetle feed on sapwood, whereas adults feed on nectar.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 21, 2020. Captured Jul 20, 2020 22:11 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
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