Locust Borer

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer (Megacyllene robiniae)
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Megacyllene robiniae, commonly known as the locust borer, is a species of longhorn beetle endemic to eastern North America. It is a serious pest of Robinia pseudoacacia, the black locust tree, with which it is sympatric. Source

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In the last 8 weeks this insect was recorded 116 times across 9 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).

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