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Broad-necked Root Borer (Prionus laticollis)
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Copyright © 2007 Mike Zamborsky
Longhorn beetle - Broad-necked root borer -
Prionus laticollis
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Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 9, 2007
Was found at light at night. Flew away. By surfing the guide, my best guess is Prionus, but it does not seem to have the spikey sides on its thorax.
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Contributed by
joot
on 19 July, 2007 - 5:06pm
Last updated 19 July, 2007 - 6:55pm
Male Prionus laticollis.
The broadnecked root borer, male:-) Nice image showing the rougher texture and darker color that helps distinguish this species from others.
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Eric R. Eaton
, 19 July, 2007 - 5:09pm
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