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Oberea flavipes--Phlox Stem Borer - Oberea flavipes
Copyright © 2009 Chad Heins

Oberea flavipes--Phlox Stem Borer - Oberea flavipes
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA
June 20, 2009
Size: 1 cm
Found on Garden Phlox.

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Contributed by Chad Heins on 24 June, 2009 - 1:55pm
Last updated 24 June, 2009 - 2:58pm

I agree...
The dark head, thorax, and body, lack of any annulations on the antennae, and yellow legs agree well with the diagnosis given by Yanega (1996).
… Ted C. MacRae, 24 June, 2009 - 4:40pm

 
thanks, Ted!
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… v belov, 24 June, 2009 - 4:41pm

moved tentatively
I hope Ted McRae weighs in
… v belov, 24 June, 2009 - 2:59pm

 
Great find..
Whether this a "rare" beetle or a "poorly understood" beetle, it is certainly a rarely seen beetle.
… Harry Zirlin, 24 June, 2009 - 3:51pm

 
fully agree
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… v belov, 24 June, 2009 - 3:55pm

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