Emerald ash borer, side, md 2016-03-03-17.18

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Description: English: Destroyer of Ash, this is Agrilus planipennis an invasive Buprestid that has invaded North America where it feeds on Ash. trees. At this point all ash trees in North America are threatened and could ecologically eliminate them from North American forests. On the other hand it is a beautiful Buprestid beetle that simply was brought to the wrong place. This particular specimen came from Maryland. 17:28, 1 April 2016 (UTC)17:28, 1 April 2016 (UTC){{{{{{0}}}}}}17:28, 1 April 2016 (UTC)17:28, 1 April 2016 (UTC) All photographs are public domain, feel free to download and use as you wish. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200 Beauty is truth, truth beauty - that is all Ye know on earth and all ye need to know " Ode on a Grecian Urn" John Keats Contact information: Sam Droege sdroege@usgs.gov 301 497 5840. Date: 3 March 2016, 12:19:45. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/54563451@N08/25668321695/. Author: Sam Droege.