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Elderberry borer

Desmocerus palliatus

Description:

Large, dark blue and shining, base (front) of elytra yellow or reddish-yellow. Three ridges on each elytron. Antennal segments have enlarged tips. (information from BugGuide)

Habitat:

City park, on a plant adjacent to a small pond

Notes:

This marks my first time photographing this species. I was so excited!

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1 Comment

Wow what a beauty! Nice series, Aaron.

Aaron_G
Spotted by
Aaron_G

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on May 26, 2013
Submitted on May 27, 2013

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