> Hi Kent et al., ****
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> I had a chance to check our references, and I think this beetles is *Xylotrechus
> colonus*, the so-called rustic borer. According to Yanega (*Field Guide
> to Northeastern Longhorned Beetles*), larvae feed "in and under bark of
> virtually all eastern hardwoods, esp. hickory, also pine." Here's the
> BugGuide link for more photos and info:
> http://bugguide.net/node/view/6767****
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> Trish****
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> *Trish Hanson, Entomologist*
> *Forest Biology Lab (relocated to Essex Junction District Office)*
> *Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation*
> *111 West Street*
> *Essex Junction, VT 05452-4695*
> *802-879-5687 *
> *trish.han...@state.vt.us*
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hanson, Trish
> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 9:43 AM
> To: vermont-entomological-society@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: bug****
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> I think this is one of the longhorned beetles, probably in the subfamily
> Cerambycinae. I don't have access to my longhorn references right now, but
> will check tomorrow when I do.****
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> Trish****
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> ________________________________________****
> From: vermont-entomological-society@googlegroups.com [
> vermont-entomological-society@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kent
> McFarland [kmcfarl...@vtecostudies.org]****
> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 9:03 AM****
> To: Vermont-Entomological-Society@googlegroups.com****
> Subject: Fwd: bug****
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> Anyone know this bug?****
> Kent****
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> Vermont Center for Ecostudies****
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------****
> From: Kyle Jones <lkjone...@gmail.com<mailto:lkjone...@gmail.com>>****
> Date: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 4:36 PM****
> Subject: Fwd: bug****
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> Kent-****
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> A neighbor apparently has her house full of these bugs. They suspect entry
> may be from storing firewood in the downstairs garage. Any ID suggestions?
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> Thanks,****
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