Unknown in West Chester, PA - Megacyllene caryae

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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.

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

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

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

Locust Borer - Megacyllene robiniae

I believe

… Bo Z, 16 March, 2009 - 2:13pm

cool! Longhorn beetle of some kind....someone'll be along to tell you which one.

… Matt Edmonds, 16 March, 2009 - 1:51pm

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