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Chalcophora virginiensis
A large Jewel Beetle in the family Buprestidae, Chalcophora virginiensis feeds as a larva for years on Pine (Pinus sp.) Trees. It is quite large.
Found right on the coast of Maine at Ferry Beach State Park. There were Pines (Pinus sp.) on the dunes before the beach, and quite a few of these beetles were straying near the ocean.
Lifer!
Spotted on Aug 10, 2013
Submitted on Sep 22, 2013
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