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Unknown in West Chester, PA - Megacyllene caryae
Copyright © 2009 darkengo

Unknown in West Chester, PA - Megacyllene caryae
West Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
March 14, 2009
Size: body about 1 inch
Found in our home on drapes. Placed outside for this photo.
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Contributed by darkengo on 16 March, 2009 - 1:13pm
Last updated 27 August, 2009 - 10:52pm

Moved
Moved from Locust Borer.
… john and jane balaban, 17 April, 2009 - 6:36am login or register to post comments

Hickory Borer?
I think that this is more likely a Hickory Borer - M. caryae. This based on the white lines, the discontinuous yellow lines, and the very early date.
… Rich Kelly, 16 March, 2009 - 2:29pm login or register to post comments

 
Painted Hickory Borer - Megacyllene caryae
Thanks Rich,
I'm impressed at the quick response time. Way to go BugGuide community!
… darkengo, 16 March, 2009 - 3:34pm login or register to post comments

Locust Borer - Megacyllene robiniae
I believe
… Bo Z, 16 March, 2009 - 2:13pm login or register to post comments

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cool! Longhorn beetle of some kind....someone'll be along to tell you which one.
… Matt Edmonds, 16 March, 2009 - 1:51pm login or register to post comments

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