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Dieseler

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Posted 1316120527	Reply with quote #1

Saw this bug on fig leaf. Anyone know what it is as im curious. Click to enlarge .

Chivas

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Posted 1316121037	Reply with quote #2

It looks like a Locust Borer to me. http://www.cirrusimage.com/beetles_locust_borer.htm __________________ Canada Zone 6B

nkesh099

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Posted 1316121270	Reply with quote #3

Martin- it's a painted Hickory borer. Do you or your neighbor store firewood around the house? (close to the house). Navid.

Dieseler

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Posted 1316124215	Reply with quote #4

No i dont and next door neighbor does not either, i have a corner home . I dont use fireplace much but when i do i buy some bundles and use it up on a weekend just in wintertime around holidays. I dont recall seeing this bug before in my yard. Thanks for the response .

pitangadiego

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Posted 1316124686	Reply with quote #5

Locust Borer Apparently specific to locust tress, and not an issue for figs. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

Caneyscud

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Posted 1316125532	Reply with quote #6

Although the antennae are longer and I might call it a Painted Hickory Boree, just because the time of the year, I would say the Locust Borer. You'll find them feeding on Goldenrod this time of the year. The Painted Hickory Borer is usually active in the Spring. __________________ Your Friendly Neighborhood Troglodyte

Dieseler

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Posted 1316127295	Reply with quote #7

I do have a thornelss skyline locus tree that seems healthy at this point that i planted geez probably 15 years ago about same time i planted my princeton elm tree. Thanks again.

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