#chalcophora

Chalcophora virginiensis / Sculptured Pine Borer

… 道草食いながら歩いていたら転がっていたウバタマ。 まさか仕事帰りに会うなんて思ってなかったし 通り道に普通に転がってて意味わからないし 一人で興奮して近所の道端で虫の写真を撮りまくる という不審者をやりました良き朝でした。 #insect #chalcophora #chalcophorajaponica #タマムシ #ウバタマムシ https://www.instagram.com/p/BxVyW5DHmD4/?igshid=159acurmh2ssd

I found these massive woodborers in abundance (even on campus here at the U of MT) for a few weeks between late June and early July. They're especially easy to identify in flight. Just listen for the miniature helicopter.

I found these massive woodborers in abundance (even on campus here at the U of MT) for a few weeks between late June and early July. They're especially easy to identify in flight. Just listen for the miniature helicopter.