Sculptured Pine Borer - Chalcophora virginiensis
This beetle is common in the area, about an 1 to 1.25 inch in length, with bronze/metallic underside markings. The larvae of this insect feeds on live pines and can eventually kill the tree. I do not usually advocate destroying critters, but these really should be destroyed.
A place to enjoy the flora and fauna of FishHawk Ranch, Lithia, FL. Residents are encouraged to submit photos, however, no people, pets, indoor plants or photos of homes. Let's keep this about the beauty of nature in our community!
Thanks for looking! Please stop by again, I will post new photos regularly. Click on photos for an enlarged view. ***To submit your own photos, click on the here.*** Steve Meador
Steve Books
Steve's popular book, Throwing Percy from the Cherry Tree, can be found in libraries around the country. It was an entrant for a Pulitzer Prize in poetry and a National Book Award. You can buy a signed copy here, along with his chapbooks, Pack Your Bags and A Good Sharp Knife. You will enjoy the writings of your FishHawk Ranch neighbor, writer and Realtor!
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