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Topic:
 Beetles, cottonwood borer
Question:
 I would like some help identifying a bug. This is for my 7th grade science class. The bug is about 1-1/2 inches long, 1/2-inch wide with long antennae (about 2 inches). The bug is black and white (more white with black markings). I know this is vague, but if you could point us in the right direction that would be great.
Answer:
 It's probably a cottonwood borer. Check out this picture on our Field Guide to Texas Insects on our Web site and see if it's similar.
Related Link: http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/bimg177.html
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Response by: John A. Jackman
Title:
 Professor and Extension Specialist
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