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01-JUN-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Metallic wood-boring beetle (Agrilus cyanescens)

Found on an ash tree alongside a trail. These very small Buprestid beetles (about 8mm) are in the same Genus as the notorious emerald ash borer, which they resemble, but are smaller and blue, rather than larger and green. This species particularly likes honeysuckle, and it would be interesting if they were to help control the very invasive tartarian honeysuckle. They are, like the emerald ash borer, a European introduction.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/160s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Fabienne02-Jun-2013 21:04
Ah l'amour ! Superbe macro
Jim Coffman02-Jun-2013 16:07
Another great fine and well captured!
joseantonio02-Jun-2013 15:44
Very nice find and capture. Wow, only 8 mm. That information is always appreciated.V.
Ann Pettigrew02-Jun-2013 15:41
Love the blue, Chrisine. Nice find and photo!
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