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Chalcophora liberta
Copyright © 2006 Frank Guarnieri

Chalcophora liberta
7 km East of Paw Paw, 39.5224, -78.3641, Morgan County, West Virginia, USA
June 12, 1988
Size: 21.5 mm
Collected on freshly cut Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana) logs in bright sun.
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Contributed by Frank Guarnieri on 22 March, 2006 - 2:43pm
Last updated 26 February, 2023 - 12:23am

"Copper Clad"
I don't remember where I heard this, but I think Chalcophora may be Greek for "copper-clad" or "wearer of copper". If this is true, I can see why! (Any greek speakers out there? - please correct me if this is wrong.)
… Frank Guarnieri, 22 March, 2006 - 2:51pm login or register to post comments

 
Correct
At least it means "bearer of copper" with the implication of "wearing" entirely within the ordinary range of meanings.
… Chuck Entz, 22 March, 2006 - 8:41pm login or register to post comments

 
sure
Chalco- from the Greek for copper and -phoros, bearing, from pherein, to carry.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 22 March, 2006 - 7:34pm login or register to post comments

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