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Nacerdes melanura? - Nacerdes melanura
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Nacerdes melanura? - Nacerdes melanura
Scotland Beach, Saint Mary's County, Maryland, USA
June 5, 2015
Looks like a Wharf Borer, Nacerdes melanura but I’d appreciate confirmation or correction of that ID. This one was found on a small piece of driftwood on a Chesapeake Bay beach. Lots of docks and pilings in various states of repair nearby.

Thanks in advance for the help.

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Contributed by Steve Scholnick on 20 June, 2015 - 6:49pm
Last updated 20 June, 2015 - 8:07pm

Moved, good call!
Moved from ID Request.
… Blaine Mathison, 20 June, 2015 - 8:07pm

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