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Found in Sweet Acacia tree - Chrysobothris
Copyright © 2008 ezpixels

Found in Sweet Acacia tree - Chrysobothris
Scottsdale, Mariopa County, Arizona, USA
February 21, 2008
Size: one quarter inch
I'm assuming this is a borer and would like to know its identity. It was found today in a Sweet Acacia tree. The head came off as I pulled him out. If I had known what a great photo op he would be, I would have been more careful when removing him. Darn.
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Contributed by ezpixels on 21 February, 2008 - 6:22pm
Last updated 27 February, 2008 - 2:50pm

Definitely Buprestidae...
...probably a species of Chrysobothris.
… Ted C. MacRae, 21 February, 2008 - 11:11pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the ID, Ted!
I had only seen black borers so the color surprised me.
… ezpixels, 22 February, 2008 - 9:45am login or register to post comments

 
Normally drab:-)
This specimen has also lost its elytra (wing covers), which are usually gray in color and hide the metallic abdomen.
… Eric R. Eaton, 22 February, 2008 - 2:18pm login or register to post comments

 
missing elytra
I really appreciate the education I'm receiving here....thanks, Eric!
… ezpixels, 23 February, 2008 - 11:40am login or register to post comments

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