Megacyllene robiniae – Locust Borer

Larvae feed on Black Locust.  Adults feed on pollen, particularly Goldenrod.   Eggs laid in fall; new larvae hibernate under bark; tunnel in spring making tunnels 10cm x 6mm.  Pupate late July or early August.  Adults emerge late August or September. (Bugguide)

8/22/2005 on Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

 

8/22/2005

on Bugguide