Pine Borer Beetle (02) by redchilicat

Photography • Insects • posted on Nov 11, 2007

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Description

I went back and reread my source for identifying this insect and got the exact name. It is chalcophora virginiensis or large flat headed pine borer, among other common names. It is found in the eastern United States. It apparantly can kill a pine tree, but don't worry one of my backyard lizards was eyeballing it and when I stepped back out to get a few more shots and it was gone, probably became dinner. Thanks for looking and have a great day! Wendy

Comments (28)

aljaysart

10:44AM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Excellent macro well captured.

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NefariousDrO

10:46AM | Sun, 11 November 2007

I like this head-on shot. It looks almost alien, or like some bizarre machine.

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moochagoo

11:22AM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Nice little bug :)) !

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babama

11:30AM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Excellent shot sis.

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carlx

11:36AM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Amazing close-up!!! Thanks for share!!!

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jocko500

2:10PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

wish you got those shots of dinner lol but that ok this is super

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hotracer2

2:19PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Excellent macro:):):)

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tizjezzme

3:07PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

what a handsome brown eyed thing; so glad you posted this guy. Awesome macro! (..and oh so good to see you again!..)

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RobyHermida

3:21PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

GORGEOUS----------------------- :O)

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babuci

4:23PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Excelent macro.

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Dianthus

7:05PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Great macro:)

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CavalierLady

7:12PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Eeee gods, what an ugly creature.... but a great macro! So nice to see you posting again, wendy! :)

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JaneEden

7:53PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Amazing macro shot, you are a top quality photograher!! Excellent!!

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mcv

8:32PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Impressive details!!

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amlondono

8:36PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

Excellent macro ! Superb detail . love the background . Ana

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Richardphotos

9:10PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

wow! really up close and personal. looks like it had no fear of you or your camera

MrsLubner

10:55PM | Sun, 11 November 2007

I have heard about the damage they do. Glad to hear it was a nice main course. LOL A really spectacular macro.

frankie96

12:16AM | Mon, 12 November 2007

Really neat closeup..these things are really a hazard to pine trees..

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stuart83

3:52AM | Mon, 12 November 2007

Excellent close up Wendy.......

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Hawk23

6:40AM | Mon, 12 November 2007

Excellent shot for next years Halloween!

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busi2ness

1:04PM | Mon, 12 November 2007

Fine detail and color Wendy, great close up.

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ysvry

7:22AM | Tue, 13 November 2007

great macro

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PhrankPower

8:19AM | Sat, 17 November 2007

The hated Pine Borer Beetle - never knew what they looked like until now. Let's just say that face doesn't help their reputation any! But a fantastic shot just the same.

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