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Sculptured Pine Borer (Chalcophora virginiensis)
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Todd
Beetle found in Wekiva Spring State Park, Orange County, Florida. -
Chalcophora virginiensis
Wekiwa Springs State Park, Apopka, Orange County, Florida, USA
January 14, 2017
Size: ~0.5"
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Contributed by
Todd
on 17 January, 2017 - 11:16pm
Last updated 20 February, 2017 - 8:13am
Moved
Moved from
Chalcophora
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Joshua P. Basham
, 20 February, 2017 - 8:13am
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Kyhl Austin
, 20 January, 2017 - 10:52pm
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Metallic Wood-boring Beetle
It seems to be more black than coppery. This is something very close to a
Sculptured Pine Borer
,
Chalcophora virginiensis
. (south-eastern) The look-alikes are very similar. An expert may be able to say for sure.
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Bob Biagi
, 18 January, 2017 - 12:30pm
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