Wood Boring Insects of Montana
Cosmosalia chrysocoma (Kirby)
Recorded Montana Distribution
Distribution: Canada, western USA, northern USA, northern Mexico
Biology and Hosts: Alder, Aspen, Cottonwood, Pine, Spruce
Collecting Notes:
Flight Period: June - September
Size: 10-20mm
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Photos courtesy of Larry Bezark via Photographic Catalog of Cerambycidae of the World: http://plant.cdfa.ca.gov/byciddb/details.asp?id=7195
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