It is a Prionus californicus or California Root Borer from what I found online. I see two or three e a year around here. 
	
		
			
		
		
	
				
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What kind of beetle is that?
It is a Prionus californicus or California Root Borer from what I found online. I see two or the a year around here.
It is a Prionus californicus or California Root Borer from what I found online. I see two or the a year around here.
I mistakenly thought "Prionus Californicus" was a fancy term the California Legislature made up to say "bend-over" for more taxes, fees, and restrictions. I am comforted to know that it only refers to a huge ugly beetle that they probably protected by adding it to the endangered species list.
Phil
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