Megacyllene robiniae

Pronunciation
/meg-uh-SILL-en rob-IN-ee-ey/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Megacyllene robiniae
Plural
Megacyllene robiniae

Definition

A species of longhorn beetle known as the locust borer, which inflicts severe damage upon its host, the black locust tree.

Etymology

Example

The larvae of Megacyllene robiniae tunnel through the sapwood and heartwood of black locust trees.

Related Terms

  • Locust borer
  • Black locust tree
  • Longhorn beetle