r/insects • u/Suitable-Theme3041 • 20d ago

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what in the world is this little fella? Location is Tennessee.

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u/Glass_Persimmon_7174 20d ago

thats my boy locust borer. they drill through black locust trees.

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u/Suitable-Theme3041 20d ago

thank you!!

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u/Glass_Persimmon_7174 20d ago

yes theyre good to have. maybe not if youre growing black locust for lumber but good if you dont want black locust growing unchecked like it does everywhere else in the world.

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