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Eastern Clytus

Clytus planifrons

About

A wasp-mimicking cerambycid found in the deciduous forests of eastern North America with bold yellow and black banding. It is primarily a dead oak and hickory borer. Adults emerge in midsummer and are strong fliers.

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Did You Know?

Multiple Clytus species co-occur in eastern forests but use different wood types, reducing competition.