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Cypriacis aurulenta (formerly Buprestis aurulenta)
The larvae bore in dead and dying conifers, and sometimes get trapped in milled lumber. In such cases, they may continue boring for decades (record is 51 years) before emerging as adults like this one. Usual life cycle is probably 3-5 years.
This little fellow landed in my lap while I was quietly reading at our campsite.
Spotted on Jul 3, 2012
Submitted on Jul 5, 2012
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This is a Wood-boring Beetle. Www.americaninsects.net
beautiful colors!
very colourful!