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root borer beetle - Prionus californicus

root borer beetle - Prionus californicus
boise, Idaho, USA
July 12, 2007
Size: 2--2.5"
here's a good headshot, so you can see his big chompers. does anyone know if he'll kill my trees or anything? dont worry, I wouldnt squish him, but if I saw him again I might send him down a couple blocks :)
and sorry he's on a stick and not a better contrasting background, but that squeaky defense noise obviously worked; I thought he might fly any minute and bite my thumb off!

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