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Spined Oak Borer

Elaphidion mucronatum

Description:

Body approximately 1" long. Long antennae; almost 1.5 times as long as its body.

Habitat:

Arizona to Minnesota/Ontario and south to Florida Season: May - August Feeds on most eastern hardwoods and shrubs Eggs laid under bark; larvae feed under bark for first year; then feed deeper during second year.

Notes:

Thanks to Bug Guide for the identification

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PucaK
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PucaK

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Jun 17, 2015
Submitted on Jun 17, 2015

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