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A thing of beauty.. - Trachykele blondeli
Copyright © 2014 Gary Griswold

A thing of beauty.. - Trachykele blondeli
Enumclaw, King County, Washington, USA
July 8, 2014
Size: 15 mm
Captured on a branch by Adam Griswold. Believe to be a Trachykele blondeli. Confirmation/correction, and further placement would be appreciated.

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A thing of beauty.. - Trachykele blondeli A thing of beauty.. - Trachykele blondeli
Contributed by Gary Griswold on 27 July, 2014 - 9:49am
Last updated 28 July, 2014 - 4:03pm

Moved
Moved from Western Cedar Borer.
… Richard L. Westcott, 28 July, 2014 - 4:03pm

Moved tentatively; nice find, good call
Moved from Metallic Wood-boring Beetles.
… v belov, 27 July, 2014 - 10:22am

 
glad Dr Westcott agrees
thanks Gary & Rick
… v belov, 28 July, 2014 - 4:09pm

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