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Elm borer - Saperda tridentata
Copyright © 2012 Moni Hayne

Elm borer - Saperda tridentata
Center twp,, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
May 19, 2012
Size: about 1"
This elm borer posed nicely on the porch after coming to porch lights. We do have some elm trees in the backyard and surrounding woodlands.

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Contributed by Moni Hayne on 27 May, 2012 - 9:50pm
Last updated 22 November, 2012 - 10:37am

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