Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Locust Borers

Megacyllen robiniae…making more Locust Borers (Megacyllen robiniae). This wasp-like longhorn beetle feeds on goldenrod and lays its eggs on Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) trees, into which the larvae bore…

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  1. » Nature’s tenacity Words4It

    […] Speaking of Goldenrod, I saw my first Locust Borer (below) this past week. It was attracted to a porch light. I’ve photographed them before during a romantic encounter on a vigorous Goldenrod flower cluster. It’s their favorite food during late summer until they are ready to lay eggs on Black Locust trees. […]

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