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Photo#549100

"ball headed" insect - Xiphydria mellipes - Female
New Salem, North Quabbin County, Massachusetts, USA
July 14, 2011
Size: one inch
the insect was not moving and was on the outside screen of my moth rearing enclosure

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Xiphydria mellipes Harris
Charlie, Have you seen this insect in our area before? It is a "life" insect for me and I appreciate everyone who contributes to Bug Guide!

 
Xiphydriids in western MA
I just saw my first ever xiphydriids two days after you saw yours, in Northampton. They were a different species:

 
Xiphydria mellipes Harris
A very different looking insect- and it seemed to have just emerged and was reluctant to move. The wings seemed to be folded very tight.

Xiphydriidae
Xiphydria mellipes Harris, female. This species prefers birch. Larvae bore and feed in small dead or weakened limbs of trees.

 
Xiphydria mellipes Harris
Thank you for the ID and info on life of this insect! I am very glad to know about it.

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Xiphydria mellipes Harris
A good match to what I photographed- thank you!

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