The Tangled Trail

Black and White Striped Beetle

Check out this insect we saw on Thursday while walking on the Kule Loklo Trail in Point Reyes.  Anyone know what it is?

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  1. Isa Kolo Avatar
    Isa Kolo

    Know this beetle?

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    1. A Nature Mom Avatar
      A Nature Mom

      Nick Turner identified it correctly… it’s a Banded Alder Borer. It’s a beautiful beetle! 🙂

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  2. Russel Ray Photos Avatar
    Russel Ray Photos

    I’ve never been a fan of black and white photography……….oh, wait, that’s a black and white beetle……..nevermind.

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    1. A Nature Mom Avatar
      A Nature Mom

      I actually love black and white photography, but will never attempt it. I worked at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Pebble Beach while in grad school. After studying the masters and being surrounded by their work (actually able to hold the photographs!), I’m humbled. But a color photograph of a black and white beetle? I’ll try!

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  4. Jody Avatar
    Jody

    Is it perhaps a Rosalia funebris? The Banded Alder Borer

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    1. Jody Avatar
      Jody

      Oops, someone already identified it for you!

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      1. A Nature Mom Avatar
        A Nature Mom

        But thanks for your help, anyways! I truly had no idea what this lovely beetle was.

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  5. PlantBasedDietAdventures Avatar
    PlantBasedDietAdventures

    What a neat looking beetle! It’s so great, what we get to see, by walking when we can rather than driving. I went walking at 6am this morning, and saw beautiful white Egrets at the edge of a pond, so quiet. Wish I had a pic to share
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    1. A Nature Mom Avatar
      A Nature Mom

      I love Egrets! Beautiful birds. And walking early in the morning is the best. So quiet and peaceful, compared with the rest of the day.

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      1. PlantBasedDietAdventures Avatar
        PlantBasedDietAdventures

        It is the best time, SO peaceful. Thanks for sharing your experiences and sights!

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  6. Alex Jones Avatar
    Alex Jones

    Elegant insect.

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    1. A Nature Mom Avatar
      A Nature Mom

      Yes, all dressed up and nowhere to go! I wonder what the stripes do for the beetle. We found it hanging out on the green plants, so I don’t think it’s camouflage. Fascinating insect. Beautiful.

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  7. beechcreekproject Avatar
    beechcreekproject

    Love the beetle. Definitely a color combo I haven’t seen before on a beetle. Great shot.

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    1. A Nature Mom Avatar
      A Nature Mom

      It was new to me! You can’t tell by the photo, but it’s pretty big, too. Maybe 2 inches long?

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  8. Planting Potatoes Avatar
    Planting Potatoes

    I didn’t know what it is…but it sure is special looking beetle!

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    1. A Nature Mom Avatar
      A Nature Mom

      Cool, isn’t it?

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      1. Planting Potatoes Avatar
        Planting Potatoes

        yes very cool….good eye!

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        1. A Nature Mom Avatar
          A Nature Mom

          I have my husband to thank. He spotted it!

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  9. Nick Turner Avatar
    Nick Turner

    It’s a banded alder borer (Rosalia funebris).
    See: http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=rosalia+funebris&search=Search

    What a beautiful beetle!

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    1. A Nature Mom Avatar
      A Nature Mom

      Thank you for the ID! This may be one of the prettiest beetles I’ve ever seen.

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